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