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