JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
灰 — ashes
- Reading
- カイ・はい
- Meaning
- ashes; puckery juice; cremate
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
灰 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カイ・はい and it means ashes; puckery juice; cremate. 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.
灰 appears in everyday japanese words such as 灰 (ash), 灰 (ash) and 灰皿 (ashtray).
Japanese words containing 灰
Frequently asked questions
What does 灰 mean in Japanese?
灰 means ashes; puckery juice; cremate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 灰 read?
灰 is read カイ・はい. Reading it inside real words — 灰 and 灰 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 灰 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 灰 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 灰 in a word?
A common word containing 灰 is 灰 (あく) — "ash". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 灰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 灰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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