JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
料 — fee
- Reading
- リョウ
- Meaning
- fee; materials
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
料 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is リョウ and it means fee; materials. 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.
料 appears in everyday japanese words such as 料 (material), 燃料 (fuel) and 肥料 (manure).
Japanese words containing 料
Frequently asked questions
What does 料 mean in Japanese?
料 means fee; materials in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 料 read?
料 is read リョウ. Reading it inside real words — 料 and 燃料 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 料 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 料 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 料 in a word?
A common word containing 料 is 料 (りょう) — "material". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 料 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 料 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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