JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
朗 — melodious
- Reading
- ロウ・ほが.らか・あき.らか
- Meaning
- melodious; clear; bright; serene; cheerful
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
朗 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ロウ・ほが.らか・あき.らか and it means melodious; clear; bright; serene; cheerful. 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.
朗 appears in everyday japanese words such as 明朗 (bright), 朗読 (reading aloud) and 朗らか (brightness).
Japanese words containing 朗
Frequently asked questions
What does 朗 mean in Japanese?
朗 means melodious; clear; bright; serene; cheerful in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 朗 read?
朗 is read ロウ・ほが.らか・あき.らか. Reading it inside real words — 明朗 and 朗読 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 朗 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 朗 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 朗 in a word?
A common word containing 朗 is 明朗 (めいろう) — "bright". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 朗 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 朗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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