JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
殖 — augment
- Reading
- ショク・ふ.える・ふ.やす
- Meaning
- augment; increase; multiply; raise
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
殖 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ショク・ふ.える・ふ.やす and it means augment; increase; multiply; raise. 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.
殖 appears in everyday japanese words such as 繁殖 (breed), 殖える (to increase) and 殖やす (to increase).
Japanese words containing 殖
Frequently asked questions
What does 殖 mean in Japanese?
殖 means augment; increase; multiply; raise in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 殖 read?
殖 is read ショク・ふ.える・ふ.やす. Reading it inside real words — 繁殖 and 殖える and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 殖 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 殖 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 殖 in a word?
A common word containing 殖 is 繁殖 (はんしょく) — "breed". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 殖 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 殖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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