JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
太 — plump
- Reading
- タイ・タ・ふと.い・ふと.る
- Meaning
- plump; thick; big around
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
太 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is タイ・タ・ふと.い・ふと.る and it means plump; thick; big around. 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.
太 appears in everyday japanese words such as 太鼓 (drum), 太陽 (sun) and 太る (to become fat).
Japanese words containing 太
Frequently asked questions
What does 太 mean in Japanese?
太 means plump; thick; big around in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 太 read?
太 is read タイ・タ・ふと.い・ふと.る. Reading it inside real words — 太鼓 and 太陽 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 太 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 太 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 太 in a word?
A common word containing 太 is 太鼓 (たいこ) — "drum". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 太 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 太 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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