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