JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
捨 — discard
- Reading
- シャ・す.てる
- Meaning
- discard; throw away; abandon; resign; reject; sacrifice
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
捨 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is シャ・す.てる and it means discard; throw away; abandon; resign; reject; sacrifice. 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.
捨 appears in everyday japanese words such as 捨てる (to throw away) and 四捨五入 (rounding up).
Japanese words containing 捨
Frequently asked questions
What does 捨 mean in Japanese?
捨 means discard; throw away; abandon; resign; reject; sacrifice in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 捨 read?
捨 is read シャ・す.てる. Reading it inside real words — 捨てる and 四捨五入 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 捨 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 捨 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 捨 in a word?
A common word containing 捨 is 捨てる (すてる) — "to throw away". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 捨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 捨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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