JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
謝 — apologize
- Reading
- シャ・あやま.る
- Meaning
- apologize; thank; refuse
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
謝 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シャ・あやま.る and it means apologize; thank; refuse. 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.
謝 appears in everyday japanese words such as 月謝 (monthly tuition fee), 謝絶 (refusal) and 感謝 (thanks).
Japanese words containing 謝
Frequently asked questions
What does 謝 mean in Japanese?
謝 means apologize; thank; refuse in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 謝 read?
謝 is read シャ・あやま.る. Reading it inside real words — 月謝 and 謝絶 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 謝 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 謝 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 謝 in a word?
A common word containing 謝 is 月謝 (げっしゃ) — "monthly tuition fee". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 謝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 謝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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