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