JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

豆

豆 — beans

Reading
トウ・ズ・まめ・まめ\~
Meaning
beans; pea; midget
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

豆 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is トウ・ズ・まめ・まめ\~ and it means beans; pea; midget. 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.

豆 appears in everyday japanese words such as 豆 (beans).

Japanese words containing 豆

Frequently asked questions

What does 豆 mean in Japanese?

豆 means beans; pea; midget in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 豆 read?

豆 is read トウ・ズ・まめ・まめ\~. Reading it inside real words — 豆 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 豆 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 豆 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 豆 in a word?

A common word containing 豆 is 豆 (まめ) — "beans". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 豆 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 豆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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