JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
憧 — yearn after
- Reading
- ショウ・トウ・ドウ・あこが.れる
- Meaning
- yearn after; long for; aspire to; admire; adore
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
憧 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・トウ・ドウ・あこが.れる and it means yearn after; long for; aspire to; admire; adore. 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.
憧 appears in everyday japanese words such as 憧れ (yearning) and 憧れる (to long for).
Japanese words containing 憧
Frequently asked questions
What does 憧 mean in Japanese?
憧 means yearn after; long for; aspire to; admire; adore in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 憧 read?
憧 is read ショウ・トウ・ドウ・あこが.れる. Reading it inside real words — 憧れ and 憧れる — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 憧 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 憧 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 憧 in a word?
A common word containing 憧 is 憧れ (あこがれ) — "yearning". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 憧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 憧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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