JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
枝 — bough
- Reading
- シ・えだ
- Meaning
- bough; branch; twig; limb; counter for branches
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
枝 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is シ・えだ and it means bough; branch; twig; limb; counter for branches. 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.
枝 appears in everyday japanese words such as 枝 (branch).
Japanese words containing 枝
Frequently asked questions
What does 枝 mean in Japanese?
枝 means bough; branch; twig; limb; counter for branches in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 枝 read?
枝 is read シ・えだ. Reading it inside real words — 枝 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 枝 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 枝 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 枝 in a word?
A common word containing 枝 is 枝 (えだ) — "branch". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 枝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 枝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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