JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
殿 — Mr.
- Reading
- デン・テン・との・\~どの
- Meaning
- Mr.; hall; mansion; palace; temple; lord
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
殿 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is デン・テン・との・\~どの and it means Mr.; hall; mansion; palace; temple; lord. 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.
殿 appears in everyday japanese words such as 殿 (rear), 宮殿 (palace) and 殿様 (feudal lord).
Japanese words containing 殿
Frequently asked questions
What does 殿 mean in Japanese?
殿 means Mr.; hall; mansion; palace; temple; lord in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 殿 read?
殿 is read デン・テン・との・\~どの. Reading it inside real words — 殿 and 宮殿 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 殿 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 殿 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 殿 in a word?
A common word containing 殿 is 殿 (しんがり) — "rear". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 殿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 殿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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