JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
艶 — glossy
- Reading
- エン・つや・なま.めかしい・あで.やか・つや.めく・なま.めく
- Meaning
- glossy; luster; glaze; polish; charm; colorful; captivating
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
艶 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is エン・つや・なま.めかしい・あで.やか・つや.めく・なま.めく and it means glossy; luster; glaze; polish; charm; colorful; captivating. 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.
艶 appears in everyday japanese words such as 艶 (charming) and 艶 (gloss).
Japanese words containing 艶
Frequently asked questions
What does 艶 mean in Japanese?
艶 means glossy; luster; glaze; polish; charm; colorful; captivating in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 艶 read?
艶 is read エン・つや・なま.めかしい・あで.やか・つや.めく・なま.めく. Reading it inside real words — 艶 and 艶 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 艶 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 艶 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 艶 in a word?
A common word containing 艶 is 艶 (えん) — "charming". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 艶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 艶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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