JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

滋

滋 — nourishing

Reading
ジ・シ
Meaning
nourishing; more & more; be luxuriant; planting; turbidity
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

滋 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジ・シ and it means nourishing; more & more; be luxuriant; planting; turbidity. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does 滋 mean in Japanese?

滋 means nourishing; more & more; be luxuriant; planting; turbidity in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 滋 read?

滋 is read ジ・シ. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 滋 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 滋 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 滋 in a word?

The example words below all contain 滋 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 滋 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 滋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

More JLPT N1 kanji

Learn every JLPT kanji in context

InputDojo gives you the full JLPT N5–N1 kanji list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Japanese content. Free to start.

Start free