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