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