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