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