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