JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
渡 — transit
- Reading
- ト・わた.る・\~わた.る・わた.す
- Meaning
- transit; ford; ferry; cross; import; deliver; diameter; migrate
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
渡 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ト・わた.る・\~わた.る・わた.す and it means transit; ford; ferry; cross; import; deliver; diameter; migrate. 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.
渡 appears in everyday japanese words such as 渡す (to hand over), 渡る (to go across) and 橋渡し (bridge building).
Japanese words containing 渡
Frequently asked questions
What does 渡 mean in Japanese?
渡 means transit; ford; ferry; cross; import; deliver; diameter; migrate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 渡 read?
渡 is read ト・わた.る・\~わた.る・わた.す. Reading it inside real words — 渡す and 渡る and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 渡 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 渡 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 渡 in a word?
A common word containing 渡 is 渡す (わたす) — "to hand over". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 渡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 渡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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