JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
撮 — snapshot
- Reading
- サツ・と.る・つま.む・\~ど.り
- Meaning
- snapshot; take pictures
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
撮 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is サツ・と.る・つま.む・\~ど.り and it means snapshot; take pictures. 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.
撮 appears in everyday japanese words such as 撮影 (photographing) and 撮る (to take a photo or record a film).
Japanese words containing 撮
Frequently asked questions
What does 撮 mean in Japanese?
撮 means snapshot; take pictures in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 撮 read?
撮 is read サツ・と.る・つま.む・\~ど.り. Reading it inside real words — 撮影 and 撮る — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 撮 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 撮 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 撮 in a word?
A common word containing 撮 is 撮影 (さつえい) — "photographing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 撮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 撮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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