JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
笑 — laugh
- Reading
- ショウ・わら.う・え.む
- Meaning
- laugh
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
笑 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・わら.う・え.む and it means laugh. 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.
笑 appears in everyday japanese words such as 微笑 (smile), 笑い (laugh) and 笑顔 (smiling face).
Japanese words containing 笑
Frequently asked questions
What does 笑 mean in Japanese?
笑 means laugh in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 笑 read?
笑 is read ショウ・わら.う・え.む. Reading it inside real words — 微笑 and 笑い and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 笑 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 笑 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 笑 in a word?
A common word containing 笑 is 微笑 (びしょう) — "smile". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 笑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 笑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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