JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
習 — learn
- Reading
- シュウ・ジュ・なら.う・なら.い
- Meaning
- learn
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
習 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シュウ・ジュ・なら.う・なら.い and it means learn. 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.
習 appears in everyday japanese words such as 慣習 (usual (historical) custom), 教習 (training) and 演習 (practice).
Japanese words containing 習
Frequently asked questions
What does 習 mean in Japanese?
習 means learn in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 習 read?
習 is read シュウ・ジュ・なら.う・なら.い. Reading it inside real words — 慣習 and 教習 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 習 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 習 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 習 in a word?
A common word containing 習 is 慣習 (かんしゅう) — "usual (historical) custom". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 習 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 習 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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