JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
射 — shoot
- Reading
- シャ・い.る・さ.す・う.つ
- Meaning
- shoot; shine into; onto; archery
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
射 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シャ・い.る・さ.す・う.つ and it means shoot; shine into; onto; archery. 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.
射 appears in everyday japanese words such as 反射 (reflection), 放射 (radiation) and 射す (to shine).
Japanese words containing 射
Frequently asked questions
What does 射 mean in Japanese?
射 means shoot; shine into; onto; archery in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 射 read?
射 is read シャ・い.る・さ.す・う.つ. Reading it inside real words — 反射 and 放射 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 射 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 射 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 射 in a word?
A common word containing 射 is 反射 (はんしゃ) — "reflection". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 射 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 射 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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