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