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