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