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