JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
描 — sketch
- Reading
- ビョウ・えが.く・か.く
- Meaning
- sketch; compose; write; draw; paint
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
描 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ビョウ・えが.く・か.く and it means sketch; compose; write; draw; paint. 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.
描 appears in everyday japanese words such as 描写 (depiction) and 描く (to draw).
Japanese words containing 描
Frequently asked questions
What does 描 mean in Japanese?
描 means sketch; compose; write; draw; paint in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 描 read?
描 is read ビョウ・えが.く・か.く. Reading it inside real words — 描写 and 描く — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 描 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 描 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 描 in a word?
A common word containing 描 is 描写 (びょうしゃ) — "depiction". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 描 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 描 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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