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