JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
言 — say
- Reading
- ゲン・ゴン・い.う・こと
- Meaning
- say; word
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
言 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ゲン・ゴン・い.う・こと and it means say; word. 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.
言 appears in everyday japanese words such as 一言 (single word), 予言 (prediction) and 伝言 (verbal message).
Japanese words containing 言
Frequently asked questions
What does 言 mean in Japanese?
言 means say; word in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 言 read?
言 is read ゲン・ゴン・い.う・こと. Reading it inside real words — 一言 and 予言 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 言 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 言 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 言 in a word?
A common word containing 言 is 一言 (いちげん) — "single word". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 言 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 言 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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