JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
存 — exist
- Reading
- ソン・ゾン・ながら.える・あ.る・たも.つ・と.う
- Meaning
- exist; suppose; be aware of; believe; feel
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
存 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ソン・ゾン・ながら.える・あ.る・たも.つ・と.う and it means exist; suppose; be aware of; believe; feel. 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.
存 appears in everyday japanese words such as 依存 (dependence), 共存 (coexistence) and 存続 (duration).
Japanese words containing 存
Frequently asked questions
What does 存 mean in Japanese?
存 means exist; suppose; be aware of; believe; feel in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 存 read?
存 is read ソン・ゾン・ながら.える・あ.る・たも.つ・と.う. Reading it inside real words — 依存 and 共存 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 存 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 存 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 存 in a word?
A common word containing 存 is 依存 (いそん) — "dependence". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 存 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 存 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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