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