JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
薄 — dilute
- Reading
- ハク・うす.い・うす\~・\~うす・うす.める・うす.まる・うす.らぐ・うす.ら\~・うす.れる・すすき
- Meaning
- dilute; thin; weak (tea); pampas grass
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
薄 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ハク・うす.い・うす\~・\~うす・うす.める・うす.まる・うす.らぐ・うす.ら\~・うす.れる・すすき and it means dilute; thin; weak (tea); pampas grass. 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.
薄 appears in everyday japanese words such as 薄弱 (feebleness), 薄い (thin) and 薄める (to dilute).
Japanese words containing 薄
Frequently asked questions
What does 薄 mean in Japanese?
薄 means dilute; thin; weak (tea); pampas grass in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 薄 read?
薄 is read ハク・うす.い・うす\~・\~うす・うす.める・うす.まる・うす.らぐ・うす.ら\~・うす.れる・すすき. Reading it inside real words — 薄弱 and 薄い and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 薄 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 薄 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 薄 in a word?
A common word containing 薄 is 薄弱 (はくじゃく) — "feebleness". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 薄 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 薄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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