JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
緒 — thong
- Reading
- ショ・チョ・お・いとぐち
- Meaning
- thong; beginning; inception; end; cord; strap; mental or emotional state
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
緒 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ショ・チョ・お・いとぐち and it means thong; beginning; inception; end; cord; strap; mental or emotional state. 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.
緒 appears in everyday japanese words such as 情緒 (emotion) and 一緒 (together).
Japanese words containing 緒
Frequently asked questions
What does 緒 mean in Japanese?
緒 means thong; beginning; inception; end; cord; strap; mental or emotional state in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 緒 read?
緒 is read ショ・チョ・お・いとぐち. Reading it inside real words — 情緒 and 一緒 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 緒 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 緒 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 緒 in a word?
A common word containing 緒 is 情緒 (じょうしょ) — "emotion". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 緒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 緒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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