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