JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
浪 — wandering
- Reading
- ロウ
- Meaning
- wandering; waves; billows; reckless; unrestrained
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
浪 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ロウ and it means wandering; waves; billows; reckless; unrestrained. 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.
浪 appears in everyday japanese words such as 浪費 (waste).
Japanese words containing 浪
Frequently asked questions
What does 浪 mean in Japanese?
浪 means wandering; waves; billows; reckless; unrestrained in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 浪 read?
浪 is read ロウ. Reading it inside real words — 浪費 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 浪 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 浪 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 浪 in a word?
A common word containing 浪 is 浪費 (ろうひ) — "waste". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 浪 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 浪 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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