JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
娘 — daughter
- Reading
- ジョウ・むすめ・こ
- Meaning
- daughter; girl
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
娘 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ジョウ・むすめ・こ and it means daughter; girl. 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.
娘 appears in everyday japanese words such as 娘 (daughter).
Japanese words containing 娘
Frequently asked questions
What does 娘 mean in Japanese?
娘 means daughter; girl in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 娘 read?
娘 is read ジョウ・むすめ・こ. Reading it inside real words — 娘 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 娘 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 娘 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 娘 in a word?
A common word containing 娘 is 娘 (むすめ) — "daughter". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 娘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 娘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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