JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
英 — England
- Reading
- エイ・はなぶさ
- Meaning
- England; English; hero; outstanding; calyx
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
英 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is エイ・はなぶさ and it means England; English; hero; outstanding; calyx. 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.
英 appears in everyday japanese words such as 英字 (English letter), 英雄 (hero) and 和英 (Japanese-English).
Japanese words containing 英
Frequently asked questions
What does 英 mean in Japanese?
英 means England; English; hero; outstanding; calyx in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 英 read?
英 is read エイ・はなぶさ. Reading it inside real words — 英字 and 英雄 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 英 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 英 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 英 in a word?
A common word containing 英 is 英字 (えいじ) — "English letter". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 英 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 英 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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