JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
奨 — exhort
- Reading
- ショウ・ソウ・すす.める
- Meaning
- exhort; urge; encourage
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
奨 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・ソウ・すす.める and it means exhort; urge; encourage. 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.
奨 appears in everyday japanese words such as 奨励 (encouragement) and 奨学金 (scholarship).
Japanese words containing 奨
Frequently asked questions
What does 奨 mean in Japanese?
奨 means exhort; urge; encourage in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 奨 read?
奨 is read ショウ・ソウ・すす.める. Reading it inside real words — 奨励 and 奨学金 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 奨 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 奨 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 奨 in a word?
A common word containing 奨 is 奨励 (しょうれい) — "encouragement". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 奨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 奨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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