JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
政 — politics
- Reading
- セイ・ショウ・まつりごと・まん
- Meaning
- politics; government
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
政 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ショウ・まつりごと・まん and it means politics; government. 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.
政 appears in everyday japanese words such as 政権 (administration), 政策 (political measures) and 行政 (administration).
Japanese words containing 政
Frequently asked questions
What does 政 mean in Japanese?
政 means politics; government in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 政 read?
政 is read セイ・ショウ・まつりごと・まん. Reading it inside real words — 政権 and 政策 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 政 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 政 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 政 in a word?
A common word containing 政 is 政権 (せいけん) — "administration". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 政 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 政 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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