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