JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
末 — end
- Reading
- マツ・バツ・すえ
- Meaning
- end; close; tip; powder; posterity
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
末 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is マツ・バツ・すえ and it means end; close; tip; powder; posterity. 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.
末 appears in everyday japanese words such as 末 (top end), 末 (the end of) and 始末 (management).
Japanese words containing 末
Frequently asked questions
What does 末 mean in Japanese?
末 means end; close; tip; powder; posterity in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 末 read?
末 is read マツ・バツ・すえ. Reading it inside real words — 末 and 末 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 末 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 末 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 末 in a word?
A common word containing 末 is 末 (うら) — "top end". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 末 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 末 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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