JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
算 — calculate
- Reading
- サン・そろ
- Meaning
- calculate; divining; number; abacus; probability
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
算 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is サン・そろ and it means calculate; divining; number; abacus; probability. 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.
算 appears in everyday japanese words such as 採算 (profit), 換算 (conversion) and 暗算 (mental arithmetic).
Japanese words containing 算
Frequently asked questions
What does 算 mean in Japanese?
算 means calculate; divining; number; abacus; probability in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 算 read?
算 is read サン・そろ. Reading it inside real words — 採算 and 換算 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 算 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 算 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 算 in a word?
A common word containing 算 is 採算 (さいさん) — "profit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 算 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 算 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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