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