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