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