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