JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
章 — badge
- Reading
- ショウ
- Meaning
- badge; chapter; composition; poem; design
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
章 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ショウ and it means badge; chapter; composition; poem; design. 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.
章 appears in everyday japanese words such as 章 (chapter) and 文章 (sentence).
Japanese words containing 章
Frequently asked questions
What does 章 mean in Japanese?
章 means badge; chapter; composition; poem; design in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 章 read?
章 is read ショウ. Reading it inside real words — 章 and 文章 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 章 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 章 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 章 in a word?
A common word containing 章 is 章 (しょう) — "chapter". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 章 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 章 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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