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