JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
美 — beauty
- Reading
- ビ・ミ・うつく.しい
- Meaning
- beauty; beautiful
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
美 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ビ・ミ・うつく.しい and it means beauty; beautiful. 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.
美 appears in everyday japanese words such as 美 (beauty), 優美 (grace) and 美術 (art).
Japanese words containing 美
Frequently asked questions
What does 美 mean in Japanese?
美 means beauty; beautiful in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 美 read?
美 is read ビ・ミ・うつく.しい. Reading it inside real words — 美 and 優美 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 美 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 美 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 美 in a word?
A common word containing 美 is 美 (び) — "beauty". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 美 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 美 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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