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