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