JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
粉 — flour
- Reading
- フン・デシメートル・こ・こな
- Meaning
- flour; powder; dust
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
粉 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is フン・デシメートル・こ・こな and it means flour; powder; dust. 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.
粉 appears in everyday japanese words such as 粉 (flour), 粉々 (in very small pieces) and 粉末 (fine powder).
Japanese words containing 粉
Frequently asked questions
What does 粉 mean in Japanese?
粉 means flour; powder; dust in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 粉 read?
粉 is read フン・デシメートル・こ・こな. Reading it inside real words — 粉 and 粉々 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 粉 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 粉 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 粉 in a word?
A common word containing 粉 is 粉 (こな) — "flour". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 粉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 粉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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