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