JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

媛

媛 — beautiful woman

Reading
エン・ひめ
Meaning
beautiful woman; princess
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

媛 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is エン・ひめ and it means beautiful woman; princess. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does 媛 mean in Japanese?

媛 means beautiful woman; princess in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 媛 read?

媛 is read エン・ひめ. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 媛 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 媛 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 媛 in a word?

The example words below all contain 媛 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 媛 effectively?

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