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