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