JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
毎 — every
- Reading
- マイ・ごと・\~ごと.に
- Meaning
- every
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
毎 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is マイ・ごと・\~ごと.に and it means every. 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.
毎 appears in everyday japanese words such as 毎 (each respectively), 毎度 (each time) and 毎年 (every year).
Japanese words containing 毎
Frequently asked questions
What does 毎 mean in Japanese?
毎 means every in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 毎 read?
毎 is read マイ・ごと・\~ごと.に. Reading it inside real words — 毎 and 毎度 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 毎 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 毎 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 毎 in a word?
A common word containing 毎 is 毎 (ごと) — "each respectively". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 毎 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 毎 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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