JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
血 — blood
- Reading
- ケツ・ち
- Meaning
- blood
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
血 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ケツ・ち and it means blood. 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.
血 appears in everyday japanese words such as 血 (blood), 出血 (bleeding) and 混血 (mixed race).
Japanese words containing 血
Frequently asked questions
What does 血 mean in Japanese?
血 means blood in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 血 read?
血 is read ケツ・ち. Reading it inside real words — 血 and 出血 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 血 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 血 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 血 in a word?
A common word containing 血 is 血 (ち) — "blood". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 血 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 血 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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