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