JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
砂 — sand
- Reading
- サ・シャ・すな
- Meaning
- sand
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
砂 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is サ・シャ・すな and it means sand. 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.
砂 appears in everyday japanese words such as 砂 (sand), 砂利 (gravel) and 砂漠 (desert).
Japanese words containing 砂
Frequently asked questions
What does 砂 mean in Japanese?
砂 means sand in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 砂 read?
砂 is read サ・シャ・すな. Reading it inside real words — 砂 and 砂利 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 砂 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 砂 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 砂 in a word?
A common word containing 砂 is 砂 (すな) — "sand". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 砂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 砂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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