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