JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
妙 — exquisite
- Reading
- ミョウ・ビョウ・たえ
- Meaning
- exquisite; strange; queer; mystery; miracle; excellent; delicate; charming
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
妙 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ミョウ・ビョウ・たえ and it means exquisite; strange; queer; mystery; miracle; excellent; delicate; charming. 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.
妙 appears in everyday japanese words such as 妙 (strange), 巧妙 (ingenious) and 奇妙 (strange).
Japanese words containing 妙
Frequently asked questions
What does 妙 mean in Japanese?
妙 means exquisite; strange; queer; mystery; miracle; excellent; delicate; charming in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 妙 read?
妙 is read ミョウ・ビョウ・たえ. Reading it inside real words — 妙 and 巧妙 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 妙 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 妙 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 妙 in a word?
A common word containing 妙 is 妙 (みょう) — "strange". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 妙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 妙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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