JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
紹 — introduce
- Reading
- ショウ
- Meaning
- introduce; inherit; help
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
紹 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ショウ and it means introduce; inherit; help. 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.
紹 appears in everyday japanese words such as 紹介 (introduction).
Japanese words containing 紹
Frequently asked questions
What does 紹 mean in Japanese?
紹 means introduce; inherit; help in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 紹 read?
紹 is read ショウ. Reading it inside real words — 紹介 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 紹 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 紹 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 紹 in a word?
A common word containing 紹 is 紹介 (しょうかい) — "introduction". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 紹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 紹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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