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