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