JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
東 — east
- Reading
- トウ・ひがし
- Meaning
- east
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
東 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is トウ・ひがし and it means east. 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.
東 appears in everyday japanese words such as 東 (east), 東 (east) and 東洋 (Orient).
Japanese words containing 東
Frequently asked questions
What does 東 mean in Japanese?
東 means east in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 東 read?
東 is read トウ・ひがし. Reading it inside real words — 東 and 東 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 東 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 東 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 東 in a word?
A common word containing 東 is 東 (あずま) — "east". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 東 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 東 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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