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