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