JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
晶 — sparkle
- Reading
- ショウ
- Meaning
- sparkle; clear; crystal
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
晶 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ショウ and it means sparkle; clear; crystal. 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.
晶 appears in everyday japanese words such as 結晶 (crystal).
Japanese words containing 晶
Frequently asked questions
What does 晶 mean in Japanese?
晶 means sparkle; clear; crystal in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 晶 read?
晶 is read ショウ. Reading it inside real words — 結晶 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 晶 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 晶 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 晶 in a word?
A common word containing 晶 is 結晶 (けっしょう) — "crystal". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 晶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 晶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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