JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
奏 — play music
- Reading
- ソウ・かな.でる
- Meaning
- play music; speak to a ruler; complete
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
奏 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・かな.でる and it means play music; speak to a ruler; complete. 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.
奏 appears in everyday japanese words such as 吹奏 (playing wind instruments) and 演奏 (musical performance).
Japanese words containing 奏
Frequently asked questions
What does 奏 mean in Japanese?
奏 means play music; speak to a ruler; complete in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 奏 read?
奏 is read ソウ・かな.でる. Reading it inside real words — 吹奏 and 演奏 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 奏 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 奏 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 奏 in a word?
A common word containing 奏 is 吹奏 (すいそう) — "playing wind instruments". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 奏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 奏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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