JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
物 — thing
- Reading
- ブツ・モツ・もの・もの\~
- Meaning
- thing; object; matter
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
物 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ブツ・モツ・もの・もの\~ and it means thing; object; matter. 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.
物 appears in everyday japanese words such as 物 (thing), 作物 (literary work) and 物体 (body).
Japanese words containing 物
Frequently asked questions
What does 物 mean in Japanese?
物 means thing; object; matter in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 物 read?
物 is read ブツ・モツ・もの・もの\~. Reading it inside real words — 物 and 作物 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 物 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 物 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 物 in a word?
A common word containing 物 is 物 (もの) — "thing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 物 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 物 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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