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