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