JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
謡 — song
- Reading
- ヨウ・うた.い・うた.う
- Meaning
- song; sing; ballad; noh chanting
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
謡 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヨウ・うた.い・うた.う and it means song; sing; ballad; noh chanting. 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.
謡 appears in everyday japanese words such as 歌謡 (song) and 民謡 (folk song).
Japanese words containing 謡
Frequently asked questions
What does 謡 mean in Japanese?
謡 means song; sing; ballad; noh chanting in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 謡 read?
謡 is read ヨウ・うた.い・うた.う. Reading it inside real words — 歌謡 and 民謡 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 謡 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 謡 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 謡 in a word?
A common word containing 謡 is 歌謡 (かよう) — "song". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 謡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 謡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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