JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
昨 — yesterday
- Reading
- サク
- Meaning
- yesterday; previous
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
昨 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is サク and it means yesterday; previous. 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.
昨 appears in everyday japanese words such as 昨 (last), 昨夜 (last night) and 昨日 (Yesterday).
Japanese words containing 昨
Frequently asked questions
What does 昨 mean in Japanese?
昨 means yesterday; previous in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 昨 read?
昨 is read サク. Reading it inside real words — 昨 and 昨夜 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 昨 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 昨 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 昨 in a word?
A common word containing 昨 is 昨 (さく) — "last". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 昨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 昨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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