JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
植 — plant
- Reading
- ショク・う.える・う.わる
- Meaning
- plant
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
植 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ショク・う.える・う.わる and it means plant. 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.
植 appears in everyday japanese words such as 植木 (garden shrubs), 植物 (plant) and 植わる (to be planted).
Japanese words containing 植
Frequently asked questions
What does 植 mean in Japanese?
植 means plant in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 植 read?
植 is read ショク・う.える・う.わる. Reading it inside real words — 植木 and 植物 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 植 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 植 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 植 in a word?
A common word containing 植 is 植木 (うえき) — "garden shrubs". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 植 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 植 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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