JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
振 — shake
- Reading
- シン・ふ.る・ぶ.る・ふ.り・\~ぶ.り・ふ.るう
- Meaning
- shake; wave; wag; swing
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
振 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シン・ふ.る・ぶ.る・ふ.り・\~ぶ.り・ふ.るう and it means shake; wave; wag; swing. 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.
振 appears in everyday japanese words such as 不振 (dullness), 振り (pretence) and 振動 (oscillation).
Japanese words containing 振
Frequently asked questions
What does 振 mean in Japanese?
振 means shake; wave; wag; swing in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 振 read?
振 is read シン・ふ.る・ぶ.る・ふ.り・\~ぶ.り・ふ.るう. Reading it inside real words — 不振 and 振り and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 振 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 振 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 振 in a word?
A common word containing 振 is 不振 (ふしん) — "dullness". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 振 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 振 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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