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