JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
桟 — scaffold
- Reading
- サン・セン・かけはし
- Meaning
- scaffold; cleat; frame; jetty; bolt
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
桟 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is サン・セン・かけはし and it means scaffold; cleat; frame; jetty; bolt. 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.
桟 appears in everyday japanese words such as 桟橋 (wharf).
Japanese words containing 桟
Frequently asked questions
What does 桟 mean in Japanese?
桟 means scaffold; cleat; frame; jetty; bolt in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 桟 read?
桟 is read サン・セン・かけはし. Reading it inside real words — 桟橋 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 桟 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 桟 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 桟 in a word?
A common word containing 桟 is 桟橋 (さんきょう) — "wharf". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 桟 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 桟 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Learn every JLPT kanji in context
InputDojo gives you the full JLPT N5–N1 kanji list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Japanese content. Free to start.
Start free