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