JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji

皆

皆 — all

Reading
カイ・みな・みんな
Meaning
all; everything
JLPT level
N3
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

皆 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is カイ・みな・みんな and it means all; everything. 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.

皆 appears in everyday japanese words such as 皆 (all), 皆 (everybody) and 皆さん (everyone).

Japanese words containing 皆

Frequently asked questions

What does 皆 mean in Japanese?

皆 means all; everything in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 皆 read?

皆 is read カイ・みな・みんな. Reading it inside real words — 皆 and 皆 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 皆 — is it JLPT N3?

Yes. 皆 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 皆 in a word?

A common word containing 皆 is 皆 (みんな) — "all". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 皆 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 皆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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