JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
添 — annexed
- Reading
- テン・そ.える・そ.う
- Meaning
- annexed; accompany; marry; suit; meet; satisfy; attach; append; garnish; imitate
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
添 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is テン・そ.える・そ.う and it means annexed; accompany; marry; suit; meet; satisfy; attach; append; garnish; imitate. 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.
添 appears in everyday japanese words such as 添う (to accompany) and 添える (to add to).
Japanese words containing 添
Frequently asked questions
What does 添 mean in Japanese?
添 means annexed; accompany; marry; suit; meet; satisfy; attach; append; garnish; imitate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 添 read?
添 is read テン・そ.える・そ.う. Reading it inside real words — 添う and 添える — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 添 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 添 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 添 in a word?
A common word containing 添 is 添う (そう) — "to accompany". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 添 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 添 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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