JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
納 — settlement
- Reading
- ノウ・ナッ・ナ・ナン・トウ・おさ.める・\~おさ.める・おさ.まる
- Meaning
- settlement; obtain; reap; pay; supply; store
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
納 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ノウ・ナッ・ナ・ナン・トウ・おさ.める・\~おさ.める・おさ.まる and it means settlement; obtain; reap; pay; supply; store. 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.
納 appears in everyday japanese words such as 滞納 (non-payment), 納入 (payment) and 納得 (consent).
Japanese words containing 納
Frequently asked questions
What does 納 mean in Japanese?
納 means settlement; obtain; reap; pay; supply; store in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 納 read?
納 is read ノウ・ナッ・ナ・ナン・トウ・おさ.める・\~おさ.める・おさ.まる. Reading it inside real words — 滞納 and 納入 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 納 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 納 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 納 in a word?
A common word containing 納 is 滞納 (たいのう) — "non-payment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 納 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 納 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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