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