JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
淡 — thin
- Reading
- タン・あわ.い
- Meaning
- thin; faint; pale; fleeting
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
淡 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is タン・あわ.い and it means thin; faint; pale; fleeting. 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.
淡 appears in everyday japanese words such as 冷淡 (coolness) and 淡水 (fresh water).
Japanese words containing 淡
Frequently asked questions
What does 淡 mean in Japanese?
淡 means thin; faint; pale; fleeting in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 淡 read?
淡 is read タン・あわ.い. Reading it inside real words — 冷淡 and 淡水 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 淡 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 淡 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 淡 in a word?
A common word containing 淡 is 冷淡 (れいたん) — "coolness". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 淡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 淡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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