JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
揺 — swing
- Reading
- ヨウ・ゆ.れる・ゆ.る・ゆ.らぐ・ゆ.るぐ・ゆ.する・ゆ.さぶる・ゆ.すぶる・うご.く
- Meaning
- swing; shake; sway; rock; tremble; vibrate
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
揺 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヨウ・ゆ.れる・ゆ.る・ゆ.らぐ・ゆ.るぐ・ゆ.する・ゆ.さぶる・ゆ.すぶる・うご.く and it means swing; shake; sway; rock; tremble; vibrate. 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.
揺 appears in everyday japanese words such as 動揺 (disturbance), 揺らぐ (to swing) and 揺れる (to shake).
Japanese words containing 揺
Frequently asked questions
What does 揺 mean in Japanese?
揺 means swing; shake; sway; rock; tremble; vibrate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 揺 read?
揺 is read ヨウ・ゆ.れる・ゆ.る・ゆ.らぐ・ゆ.るぐ・ゆ.する・ゆ.さぶる・ゆ.すぶる・うご.く. Reading it inside real words — 動揺 and 揺らぐ and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 揺 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 揺 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 揺 in a word?
A common word containing 揺 is 動揺 (どうよう) — "disturbance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 揺 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 揺 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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