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