JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
室 — room
- Reading
- シツ・むろ
- Meaning
- room; apartment; chamber; greenhouse; cellar
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
室 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シツ・むろ and it means room; apartment; chamber; greenhouse; cellar. 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.
室 appears in everyday japanese words such as 室 (room), 控室 (waiting room) and 浴室 (bathroom).
Japanese words containing 室
Frequently asked questions
What does 室 mean in Japanese?
室 means room; apartment; chamber; greenhouse; cellar in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 室 read?
室 is read シツ・むろ. Reading it inside real words — 室 and 控室 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 室 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 室 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 室 in a word?
A common word containing 室 is 室 (しつ) — "room". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 室 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 室 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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