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