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