JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
念 — wish
- Reading
- ネン
- Meaning
- wish; sense; idea; thought; feeling; desire; attention
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
念 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ネン and it means wish; sense; idea; thought; feeling; desire; attention. 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.
念 appears in everyday japanese words such as 念 (sense), 概念 (general idea) and 無念 (chagrin).
Japanese words containing 念
Frequently asked questions
What does 念 mean in Japanese?
念 means wish; sense; idea; thought; feeling; desire; attention in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 念 read?
念 is read ネン. Reading it inside real words — 念 and 概念 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 念 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 念 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 念 in a word?
A common word containing 念 is 念 (ねん) — "sense". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 念 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 念 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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