JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
寒 — cold
- Reading
- カン・さむ.い
- Meaning
- cold
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
寒 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is カン・さむ.い and it means cold. 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.
寒 appears in everyday japanese words such as 寒気 (cold), 寒帯 (frigid zone) and 寒い (Cold).
Japanese words containing 寒
Frequently asked questions
What does 寒 mean in Japanese?
寒 means cold in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 寒 read?
寒 is read カン・さむ.い. Reading it inside real words — 寒気 and 寒帯 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 寒 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 寒 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 寒 in a word?
A common word containing 寒 is 寒気 (かんき) — "cold". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 寒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 寒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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