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