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