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