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