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