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