JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
診 — checkup
- Reading
- シン・み.る
- Meaning
- checkup; seeing; diagnose; examine
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
診 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シン・み.る and it means checkup; seeing; diagnose; examine. 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.
診 appears in everyday japanese words such as 診療 (medical examination and treatment), 診る (to examine) and 診断 (diagnosis).
Japanese words containing 診
Frequently asked questions
What does 診 mean in Japanese?
診 means checkup; seeing; diagnose; examine in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 診 read?
診 is read シン・み.る. Reading it inside real words — 診療 and 診る and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 診 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 診 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 診 in a word?
A common word containing 診 is 診療 (しんりょう) — "medical examination and treatment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 診 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 診 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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