JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
漢 — Sino-
- Reading
- カン
- Meaning
- Sino-; China
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
漢 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is カン and it means Sino-; China. 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.
漢 appears in everyday japanese words such as 漢語 (Chinese word), 漢和 (Chinese Character-Japanese) and 漢字 (Chinese character).
Japanese words containing 漢
Frequently asked questions
What does 漢 mean in Japanese?
漢 means Sino-; China in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 漢 read?
漢 is read カン. Reading it inside real words — 漢語 and 漢和 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 漢 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 漢 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 漢 in a word?
A common word containing 漢 is 漢語 (かんご) — "Chinese word". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 漢 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 漢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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