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