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