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