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