JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
寧 — rather
- Reading
- ネイ・むし.ろ
- Meaning
- rather; preferably; peaceful; quiet; tranquility
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
寧 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ネイ・むし.ろ and it means rather; preferably; peaceful; quiet; tranquility. 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.
寧 appears in everyday japanese words such as 寧ろ (rather) and 丁寧 (polite).
Japanese words containing 寧
Frequently asked questions
What does 寧 mean in Japanese?
寧 means rather; preferably; peaceful; quiet; tranquility in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 寧 read?
寧 is read ネイ・むし.ろ. Reading it inside real words — 寧ろ and 丁寧 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 寧 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 寧 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 寧 in a word?
A common word containing 寧 is 寧ろ (むしろ) — "rather". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 寧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 寧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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