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