JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
敏 — cleverness
- Reading
- ビン・さとい
- Meaning
- cleverness; agile; alert
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
敏 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ビン・さとい and it means cleverness; agile; alert. 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.
敏 appears in everyday japanese words such as 敏感 (sensibility).
Japanese words containing 敏
Frequently asked questions
What does 敏 mean in Japanese?
敏 means cleverness; agile; alert in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 敏 read?
敏 is read ビン・さとい. Reading it inside real words — 敏感 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 敏 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 敏 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 敏 in a word?
A common word containing 敏 is 敏感 (びんかん) — "sensibility". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 敏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 敏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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