JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
瀬 — rapids
- Reading
- ライ・せ
- Meaning
- rapids; current; torrent; shallows; shoal
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
瀬 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ライ・せ and it means rapids; current; torrent; shallows; shoal. 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.
瀬 appears in everyday japanese words such as 瀬戸物 (earthenware).
Japanese words containing 瀬
Frequently asked questions
What does 瀬 mean in Japanese?
瀬 means rapids; current; torrent; shallows; shoal in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 瀬 read?
瀬 is read ライ・せ. Reading it inside real words — 瀬戸物 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 瀬 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 瀬 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 瀬 in a word?
A common word containing 瀬 is 瀬戸物 (せともの) — "earthenware". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 瀬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 瀬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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