JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
審 — hearing
- Reading
- シン・つまび.らか・つぶさ.に
- Meaning
- hearing; judge; trial
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
審 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シン・つまび.らか・つぶさ.に and it means hearing; judge; trial. 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.
審 appears in everyday japanese words such as 不審 (incomplete understanding), 審判 (refereeing) and 審査 (judging).
Japanese words containing 審
Frequently asked questions
What does 審 mean in Japanese?
審 means hearing; judge; trial in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 審 read?
審 is read シン・つまび.らか・つぶさ.に. Reading it inside real words — 不審 and 審判 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 審 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 審 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 審 in a word?
A common word containing 審 is 不審 (ふしん) — "incomplete understanding". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 審 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 審 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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