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