JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
床 — bed
- Reading
- ショウ・とこ・ゆか
- Meaning
- bed; counter for beds; floor; padding; tatami
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
床 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・とこ・ゆか and it means bed; counter for beds; floor; padding; tatami. 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.
床 appears in everyday japanese words such as 床 (bed), 床 (floor) and 床屋 (barber).
Japanese words containing 床
Frequently asked questions
What does 床 mean in Japanese?
床 means bed; counter for beds; floor; padding; tatami in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 床 read?
床 is read ショウ・とこ・ゆか. Reading it inside real words — 床 and 床 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 床 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 床 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 床 in a word?
A common word containing 床 is 床 (とこ) — "bed". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 床 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 床 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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