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