JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
瞬 — wink
- Reading
- シュン・またた.く・まじろ.ぐ
- Meaning
- wink; blink; twinkle
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
瞬 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シュン・またた.く・まじろ.ぐ and it means wink; blink; twinkle. 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.
瞬 appears in everyday japanese words such as 瞬き (wink), 一瞬 (a moment) and 瞬間 (moment).
Japanese words containing 瞬
Frequently asked questions
What does 瞬 mean in Japanese?
瞬 means wink; blink; twinkle in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 瞬 read?
瞬 is read シュン・またた.く・まじろ.ぐ. Reading it inside real words — 瞬き and 一瞬 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 瞬 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 瞬 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 瞬 in a word?
A common word containing 瞬 is 瞬き (またたき) — "wink". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 瞬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 瞬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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