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