JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

瞳

瞳 — pupil

Reading
ドウ・トウ・ひとみ
Meaning
pupil
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

瞳 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ドウ・トウ・ひとみ and it means pupil. 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.

瞳 appears in everyday japanese words such as 瞳 (pupil).

Japanese words containing 瞳

Frequently asked questions

What does 瞳 mean in Japanese?

瞳 means pupil in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 瞳 read?

瞳 is read ドウ・トウ・ひとみ. Reading it inside real words — 瞳 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 瞳 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 瞳 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 瞳 in a word?

A common word containing 瞳 is 瞳 (ひとみ) — "pupil". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 瞳 effectively?

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

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