JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
忠 — loyalty
- Reading
- チュウ
- Meaning
- loyalty; fidelity; faithfulness
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
忠 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is チュウ and it means loyalty; fidelity; faithfulness. 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.
忠 appears in everyday japanese words such as 忠告 (advice) and 忠実 (fidelity).
Japanese words containing 忠
Frequently asked questions
What does 忠 mean in Japanese?
忠 means loyalty; fidelity; faithfulness in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 忠 read?
忠 is read チュウ. Reading it inside real words — 忠告 and 忠実 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 忠 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 忠 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 忠 in a word?
A common word containing 忠 is 忠告 (ちゅうこく) — "advice". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 忠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 忠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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