JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
汁 — soup
- Reading
- ジュウ・しる・\~しる・つゆ
- Meaning
- soup; juice; broth; sap; gravy; pus
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
汁 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジュウ・しる・\~しる・つゆ and it means soup; juice; broth; sap; gravy; pus. 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.
汁 appears in everyday japanese words such as 汁 (juice).
Japanese words containing 汁
Frequently asked questions
What does 汁 mean in Japanese?
汁 means soup; juice; broth; sap; gravy; pus in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 汁 read?
汁 is read ジュウ・しる・\~しる・つゆ. Reading it inside real words — 汁 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 汁 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 汁 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 汁 in a word?
A common word containing 汁 is 汁 (しる) — "juice". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 汁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 汁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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