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