JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
夕 — evening
- Reading
- セキ・ゆう
- Meaning
- evening
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
夕 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is セキ・ゆう and it means evening. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
夕 appears in everyday japanese words such as 夕刊 (evening paper), 夕日 (the evening sun) and 夕立 (evening shower).
Japanese words containing 夕
Frequently asked questions
What does 夕 mean in Japanese?
夕 means evening in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 夕 read?
夕 is read セキ・ゆう. Reading it inside real words — 夕刊 and 夕日 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 夕 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 夕 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 夕 in a word?
A common word containing 夕 is 夕刊 (ゆうかん) — "evening paper". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 夕 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 夕 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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