JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
拾 — pick up
- Reading
- シュウ・ジュウ・ひろ.う
- Meaning
- pick up; gather; find; go on foot; ten
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
拾 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is シュウ・ジュウ・ひろ.う and it means pick up; gather; find; go on foot; ten. 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.
拾 appears in everyday japanese words such as 拾う (to pick up).
Japanese words containing 拾
Frequently asked questions
What does 拾 mean in Japanese?
拾 means pick up; gather; find; go on foot; ten in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 拾 read?
拾 is read シュウ・ジュウ・ひろ.う. Reading it inside real words — 拾う — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 拾 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 拾 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 拾 in a word?
A common word containing 拾 is 拾う (ひろう) — "to pick up". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 拾 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 拾 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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