JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
是 — just so
- Reading
- ゼ・シ・これ・この・ここ
- Meaning
- just so; this; right; justice
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
是 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ゼ・シ・これ・この・ここ and it means just so; this; right; justice. 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.
是 appears in everyday japanese words such as 是正 (correction), 是非 (certainly) and 是非とも (by all means).
Japanese words containing 是
Frequently asked questions
What does 是 mean in Japanese?
是 means just so; this; right; justice in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 是 read?
是 is read ゼ・シ・これ・この・ここ. Reading it inside real words — 是正 and 是非 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 是 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 是 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 是 in a word?
A common word containing 是 is 是正 (ぜせい) — "correction". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 是 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 是 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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