JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
編 — compilation
- Reading
- ヘン・あ.む・\~あ.み
- Meaning
- compilation; knit; plait; braid; twist; editing; completed poem; part of a book
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
編 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ヘン・あ.む・\~あ.み and it means compilation; knit; plait; braid; twist; editing; completed poem; part of a book. 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.
編 appears in everyday japanese words such as 編 (compilation), 長編 (long) and 短編 (short (e.g. story).
Japanese words containing 編
Frequently asked questions
What does 編 mean in Japanese?
編 means compilation; knit; plait; braid; twist; editing; completed poem; part of a book in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 編 read?
編 is read ヘン・あ.む・\~あ.み. Reading it inside real words — 編 and 長編 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 編 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 編 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 編 in a word?
A common word containing 編 is 編 (へん) — "compilation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 編 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 編 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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