JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

恕

恕 — excuse

Reading
ジョ・ショ・ゆる.す
Meaning
excuse; tolerate; forgive
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

恕 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジョ・ショ・ゆる.す and it means excuse; tolerate; forgive. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does 恕 mean in Japanese?

恕 means excuse; tolerate; forgive in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 恕 read?

恕 is read ジョ・ショ・ゆる.す. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 恕 — is it JLPT N1?

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

How do you use 恕 in a word?

The example words below all contain 恕 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 恕 effectively?

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

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