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