JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
沙 — sand
- Reading
- サ・シャ・すな・よなげる
- Meaning
- sand
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
沙 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is サ・シャ・すな・よなげる and it means sand. 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.
沙 appears in everyday japanese words such as 無沙汰 (neglecting to stay in contact), ご無沙汰 (not writing or contacting for a while) and 御無沙汰 (not writing or contacting for a while).
Japanese words containing 沙
Frequently asked questions
What does 沙 mean in Japanese?
沙 means sand in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 沙 read?
沙 is read サ・シャ・すな・よなげる. Reading it inside real words — 無沙汰 and ご無沙汰 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 沙 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 沙 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 沙 in a word?
A common word containing 沙 is 無沙汰 (ぶさた) — "neglecting to stay in contact". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 沙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 沙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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