JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
漫 — cartoon
- Reading
- マン・みだり.に・そぞ.ろ
- Meaning
- cartoon; involuntarily; unrestrained; in spite of oneself; corrupt
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
漫 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is マン・みだり.に・そぞ.ろ and it means cartoon; involuntarily; unrestrained; in spite of oneself; corrupt. 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.
漫 appears in everyday japanese words such as 漫画 (comic).
Japanese words containing 漫
Frequently asked questions
What does 漫 mean in Japanese?
漫 means cartoon; involuntarily; unrestrained; in spite of oneself; corrupt in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 漫 read?
漫 is read マン・みだり.に・そぞ.ろ. Reading it inside real words — 漫画 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 漫 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 漫 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 漫 in a word?
A common word containing 漫 is 漫画 (まんが) — "comic". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 漫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 漫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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