JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
昌 — prosperous
- Reading
- ショウ・さかん
- Meaning
- prosperous; bright; clear
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
昌 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・さかん and it means prosperous; bright; clear. 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does 昌 mean in Japanese?
昌 means prosperous; bright; clear in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 昌 read?
昌 is read ショウ・さかん. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 昌 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 昌 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 昌 in a word?
The example words below all contain 昌 and are common Japanese vocabulary.
How do I learn 昌 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 昌 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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