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