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