JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
成 — turn into
- Reading
- セイ・ジョウ・な.る・な.す・\~な.す
- Meaning
- turn into; become; get; grow; elapse; reach
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
成 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ジョウ・な.る・な.す・\~な.す and it means turn into; become; get; grow; elapse; reach. 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.
成 appears in everyday japanese words such as 可成 (considerably), 合成 (synthesis) and 形成 (formation).
Japanese words containing 成
Frequently asked questions
What does 成 mean in Japanese?
成 means turn into; become; get; grow; elapse; reach in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 成 read?
成 is read セイ・ジョウ・な.る・な.す・\~な.す. Reading it inside real words — 可成 and 合成 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 成 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 成 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 成 in a word?
A common word containing 成 is 可成 (かなり) — "considerably". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 成 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 成 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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