JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
粗 — coarse
- Reading
- ソ・あら.い・あら\~
- Meaning
- coarse; rough; rugged
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
粗 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソ・あら.い・あら\~ and it means coarse; rough; rugged. 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.
粗 appears in everyday japanese words such as 粗 (defect), 粗筋 (outline) and 粗い (coarse).
Japanese words containing 粗
Frequently asked questions
What does 粗 mean in Japanese?
粗 means coarse; rough; rugged in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 粗 read?
粗 is read ソ・あら.い・あら\~. Reading it inside real words — 粗 and 粗筋 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 粗 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 粗 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 粗 in a word?
A common word containing 粗 is 粗 (あら) — "defect". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 粗 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 粗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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