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