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