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