JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
詞 — part of speech
- Reading
- シ・ことば
- Meaning
- part of speech; words; poetry
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
詞 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is シ・ことば and it means part of speech; words; poetry. 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.
詞 appears in everyday japanese words such as 助詞 (particle), 数詞 (numeral) and 副詞 (adverb).
Japanese words containing 詞
Frequently asked questions
What does 詞 mean in Japanese?
詞 means part of speech; words; poetry in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 詞 read?
詞 is read シ・ことば. Reading it inside real words — 助詞 and 数詞 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 詞 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 詞 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 詞 in a word?
A common word containing 詞 is 助詞 (じょし) — "particle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 詞 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 詞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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