JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
爽 — refreshing
- Reading
- ソウ・あき.らか・さわ.やか・たがう
- Meaning
- refreshing; bracing; resonant; sweet; clear
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
爽 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・あき.らか・さわ.やか・たがう and it means refreshing; bracing; resonant; sweet; clear. 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.
爽 appears in everyday japanese words such as 爽やか (fresh).
Japanese words containing 爽
Frequently asked questions
What does 爽 mean in Japanese?
爽 means refreshing; bracing; resonant; sweet; clear in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 爽 read?
爽 is read ソウ・あき.らか・さわ.やか・たがう. Reading it inside real words — 爽やか — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 爽 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 爽 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 爽 in a word?
A common word containing 爽 is 爽やか (さわやか) — "fresh". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 爽 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 爽 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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