JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
演 — performance
- Reading
- エン
- Meaning
- performance; act; play; render; stage
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
演 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is エン and it means performance; act; play; render; stage. 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.
演 appears in everyday japanese words such as 上演 (performance), 主演 (starring) and 公演 (public performance).
Japanese words containing 演
Frequently asked questions
What does 演 mean in Japanese?
演 means performance; act; play; render; stage in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 演 read?
演 is read エン. Reading it inside real words — 上演 and 主演 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 演 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 演 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 演 in a word?
A common word containing 演 is 上演 (じょうえん) — "performance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 演 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 演 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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