JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
爾 — you
- Reading
- ジ・ニ・なんじ・しかり・その・のみ・おれ・しか
- Meaning
- you; thou; second person
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
爾 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジ・ニ・なんじ・しかり・その・のみ・おれ・しか and it means you; thou; second person. 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does 爾 mean in Japanese?
爾 means you; thou; second person in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 爾 read?
爾 is read ジ・ニ・なんじ・しかり・その・のみ・おれ・しか. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 爾 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 爾 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 爾 in a word?
The example words below all contain 爾 and are common Japanese vocabulary.
How do I learn 爾 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 爾 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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