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