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