JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
濫 — excessive
- Reading
- ラン・みだ.りに・みだ.りがましい
- Meaning
- excessive; overflow; spread out
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
濫 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ラン・みだ.りに・みだ.りがましい and it means excessive; overflow; spread out. 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.
濫 appears in everyday japanese words such as 氾濫 (overflowing) and 濫用 (abuse).
Japanese words containing 濫
Frequently asked questions
What does 濫 mean in Japanese?
濫 means excessive; overflow; spread out in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 濫 read?
濫 is read ラン・みだ.りに・みだ.りがましい. Reading it inside real words — 氾濫 and 濫用 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 濫 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 濫 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 濫 in a word?
A common word containing 濫 is 氾濫 (はんらん) — "overflowing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 濫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 濫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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