JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
標 — signpost
- Reading
- ヒョウ・しるべ・しるし
- Meaning
- signpost; seal; mark; stamp; imprint; symbol; emblem; trademark; evidence; souvenir; target
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
標 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヒョウ・しるべ・しるし and it means signpost; seal; mark; stamp; imprint; symbol; emblem; trademark; evidence; souvenir; target. 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.
標 appears in everyday japanese words such as 座標 (coordinate), 標語 (motto) and 標本 (example).
Japanese words containing 標
Frequently asked questions
What does 標 mean in Japanese?
標 means signpost; seal; mark; stamp; imprint; symbol; emblem; trademark; evidence; souvenir; target in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 標 read?
標 is read ヒョウ・しるべ・しるし. Reading it inside real words — 座標 and 標語 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 標 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 標 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 標 in a word?
A common word containing 標 is 座標 (ざひょう) — "coordinate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 標 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 標 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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