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