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