JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
沢 — swamp
- Reading
- タク・さわ・うるお.い・うるお.す・つや
- Meaning
- swamp; marsh; brilliance; grace
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
沢 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is タク・さわ・うるお.い・うるお.す・つや and it means swamp; marsh; brilliance; grace. 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.
沢 appears in everyday japanese words such as 光沢 (brilliance), 沢山 (many) and 贅沢 (luxury).
Japanese words containing 沢
Frequently asked questions
What does 沢 mean in Japanese?
沢 means swamp; marsh; brilliance; grace in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 沢 read?
沢 is read タク・さわ・うるお.い・うるお.す・つや. Reading it inside real words — 光沢 and 沢山 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 沢 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 沢 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 沢 in a word?
A common word containing 沢 is 光沢 (こうたく) — "brilliance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 沢 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 沢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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