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