JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
潜 — submerge
- Reading
- セン・ひそ.む・もぐ.る・かく.れる・くぐ.る・ひそ.める
- Meaning
- submerge; conceal; hide; lower (voice); hush
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
潜 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is セン・ひそ.む・もぐ.る・かく.れる・くぐ.る・ひそ.める and it means submerge; conceal; hide; lower (voice); hush. 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.
潜 appears in everyday japanese words such as 潜る (to dive; to go under), 潜入 (infiltration) and 潜水 (diving).
Japanese words containing 潜
Frequently asked questions
What does 潜 mean in Japanese?
潜 means submerge; conceal; hide; lower (voice); hush in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 潜 read?
潜 is read セン・ひそ.む・もぐ.る・かく.れる・くぐ.る・ひそ.める. Reading it inside real words — 潜る and 潜入 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 潜 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 潜 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 潜 in a word?
A common word containing 潜 is 潜る (くぐる) — "to dive; to go under". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 潜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 潜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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