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