JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
専 — specialty
- Reading
- セン・もっぱ.ら
- Meaning
- specialty; exclusive; mainly; solely
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
専 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is セン・もっぱ.ら and it means specialty; exclusive; mainly; solely. 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.
専 appears in everyday japanese words such as 専ら (wholly), 専修 (specialization) and 専用 (exclusive use).
Japanese words containing 専
Frequently asked questions
What does 専 mean in Japanese?
専 means specialty; exclusive; mainly; solely in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 専 read?
専 is read セン・もっぱ.ら. Reading it inside real words — 専ら and 専修 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 専 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 専 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 専 in a word?
A common word containing 専 is 専ら (もっぱら) — "wholly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 専 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 専 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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