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