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