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