JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
洋 — ocean
- Reading
- ヨウ
- Meaning
- ocean; sea; foreign; Western style
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
洋 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ヨウ and it means ocean; sea; foreign; Western style. 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.
洋 appears in everyday japanese words such as 洋風 (western style), 東洋 (Orient) and 海洋 (ocean).
Japanese words containing 洋
Frequently asked questions
What does 洋 mean in Japanese?
洋 means ocean; sea; foreign; Western style in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 洋 read?
洋 is read ヨウ. Reading it inside real words — 洋風 and 東洋 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 洋 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 洋 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 洋 in a word?
A common word containing 洋 is 洋風 (ようふう) — "western style". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 洋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 洋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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