JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
私 — private
- Reading
- シ・わたくし・わたし
- Meaning
- private; I; me
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
私 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シ・わたくし・わたし and it means private; I; me. 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.
私 appears in everyday japanese words such as 私 (I), 私 (I) and 私有 (private ownership).
Japanese words containing 私
Frequently asked questions
What does 私 mean in Japanese?
私 means private; I; me in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 私 read?
私 is read シ・わたくし・わたし. Reading it inside real words — 私 and 私 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 私 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 私 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 私 in a word?
A common word containing 私 is 私 (あたし) — "I". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 私 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 私 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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