JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
署 — signature
- Reading
- ショ
- Meaning
- signature; govt office; police station
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
署 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ショ and it means signature; govt office; police station. 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.
署 appears in everyday japanese words such as 署名 (signature), 税務署 (tax office) and 消防署 (fire station).
Japanese words containing 署
Frequently asked questions
What does 署 mean in Japanese?
署 means signature; govt office; police station in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 署 read?
署 is read ショ. Reading it inside real words — 署名 and 税務署 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 署 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 署 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 署 in a word?
A common word containing 署 is 署名 (しょめい) — "signature". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 署 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 署 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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