JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
延 — prolong
- Reading
- エン・の.びる・の.べる・の.べ・の.ばす
- Meaning
- prolong; stretching
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
延 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is エン・の.びる・の.べる・の.べ・の.ばす and it means prolong; stretching. 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.
延 appears in everyday japanese words such as 延べ (futures), 延長 (extension) and 延期 (postponement).
Japanese words containing 延
Frequently asked questions
What does 延 mean in Japanese?
延 means prolong; stretching in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 延 read?
延 is read エン・の.びる・の.べる・の.べ・の.ばす. Reading it inside real words — 延べ and 延長 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 延 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 延 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 延 in a word?
A common word containing 延 is 延べ (のべ) — "futures". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 延 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 延 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More JLPT N2 kanji
Learn every JLPT kanji in context
InputDojo gives you the full JLPT N5–N1 kanji list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Japanese content. Free to start.
Start free