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