JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
紙 — paper
- Reading
- シ・かみ
- Meaning
- paper
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
紙 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シ・かみ and it means paper. 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.
紙 appears in everyday japanese words such as 紙 (paper), 用紙 (blank form) and 塵紙 (tissue paper).
Japanese words containing 紙
Frequently asked questions
What does 紙 mean in Japanese?
紙 means paper in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 紙 read?
紙 is read シ・かみ. Reading it inside real words — 紙 and 用紙 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 紙 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 紙 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 紙 in a word?
A common word containing 紙 is 紙 (かみ) — "paper". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 紙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 紙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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