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