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