JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
絵 — picture
- Reading
- カイ・エ
- Meaning
- picture; drawing; painting; sketch
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
絵 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is カイ・エ and it means picture; drawing; painting; sketch. 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.
絵 appears in everyday japanese words such as 絵 (picture), 油絵 (oil painting) and 絵画 (picture).
Japanese words containing 絵
Frequently asked questions
What does 絵 mean in Japanese?
絵 means picture; drawing; painting; sketch in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 絵 read?
絵 is read カイ・エ. Reading it inside real words — 絵 and 油絵 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 絵 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 絵 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 絵 in a word?
A common word containing 絵 is 絵 (え) — "picture". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 絵 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 絵 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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