JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
多 — many
- Reading
- タ・おお.い・まさ.に・まさ.る
- Meaning
- many; frequent; much
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
多 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is タ・おお.い・まさ.に・まさ.る and it means many; frequent; much. 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.
多 appears in everyday japanese words such as 多忙 (busy), 多様 (diversity) and 幾多 (many).
Japanese words containing 多
Frequently asked questions
What does 多 mean in Japanese?
多 means many; frequent; much in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 多 read?
多 is read タ・おお.い・まさ.に・まさ.る. Reading it inside real words — 多忙 and 多様 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 多 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 多 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 多 in a word?
A common word containing 多 is 多忙 (たぼう) — "busy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 多 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 多 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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