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