JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
装 — attire
- Reading
- ソウ・ショウ・よそお.う・よそお.い
- Meaning
- attire; dress; pretend; disguise; profess
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
装 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・ショウ・よそお.う・よそお.い and it means attire; dress; pretend; disguise; profess. 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.
装 appears in everyday japanese words such as 武装 (arms), 盛装 (be dressed up) and 舗装 (pavement).
Japanese words containing 装
Frequently asked questions
What does 装 mean in Japanese?
装 means attire; dress; pretend; disguise; profess in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 装 read?
装 is read ソウ・ショウ・よそお.う・よそお.い. Reading it inside real words — 武装 and 盛装 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 装 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 装 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 装 in a word?
A common word containing 装 is 武装 (ぶそう) — "arms". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 装 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 装 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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