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