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