JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
聖 — holy
- Reading
- セイ・ショウ・ひじり
- Meaning
- holy; saint; sage; master; priest
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
聖 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ショウ・ひじり and it means holy; saint; sage; master; priest. 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.
聖 appears in everyday japanese words such as 神聖 (holiness) and 聖書 (Bible).
Japanese words containing 聖
Frequently asked questions
What does 聖 mean in Japanese?
聖 means holy; saint; sage; master; priest in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 聖 read?
聖 is read セイ・ショウ・ひじり. Reading it inside real words — 神聖 and 聖書 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 聖 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 聖 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 聖 in a word?
A common word containing 聖 is 神聖 (しんせい) — "holiness". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 聖 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 聖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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