JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
繁 — luxuriant
- Reading
- ハン・しげ.る・しげ.く
- Meaning
- luxuriant; thick; overgrown; frequency; complexity; trouble
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
繁 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ハン・しげ.る・しげ.く and it means luxuriant; thick; overgrown; frequency; complexity; trouble. 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.
繁 appears in everyday japanese words such as 繁栄 (prospering), 繁殖 (breed) and 繁盛 (prosperity).
Japanese words containing 繁
Frequently asked questions
What does 繁 mean in Japanese?
繁 means luxuriant; thick; overgrown; frequency; complexity; trouble in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 繁 read?
繁 is read ハン・しげ.る・しげ.く. Reading it inside real words — 繁栄 and 繁殖 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 繁 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 繁 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 繁 in a word?
A common word containing 繁 is 繁栄 (はんえい) — "prospering". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 繁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 繁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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