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