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