JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

廊

廊 — corridor

Reading
ロウ
Meaning
corridor; hall; tower
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

廊 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ロウ and it means corridor; hall; tower. 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.

廊 appears in everyday japanese words such as 廊下 (corridor).

Japanese words containing 廊

Frequently asked questions

What does 廊 mean in Japanese?

廊 means corridor; hall; tower in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 廊 read?

廊 is read ロウ. Reading it inside real words — 廊下 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 廊 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 廊 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 廊 in a word?

A common word containing 廊 is 廊下 (ろうか) — "corridor". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 廊 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 廊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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