JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
曹 — office
- Reading
- ソウ・ゾウ
- Meaning
- office; official; comrade; fellow
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
曹 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・ゾウ and it means office; official; comrade; fellow. 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does 曹 mean in Japanese?
曹 means office; official; comrade; fellow in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 曹 read?
曹 is read ソウ・ゾウ. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 曹 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 曹 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 曹 in a word?
The example words below all contain 曹 and are common Japanese vocabulary.
How do I learn 曹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 曹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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