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