JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
象 — elephant
- Reading
- ショウ・ゾウ・かたど.る
- Meaning
- elephant; pattern after; imitate; image; shape; sign
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
象 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・ゾウ・かたど.る and it means elephant; pattern after; imitate; image; shape; sign. 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.
象 appears in everyday japanese words such as 象 (phenomenon), 象 (elephant) and 気象 (weather).
Japanese words containing 象
Frequently asked questions
What does 象 mean in Japanese?
象 means elephant; pattern after; imitate; image; shape; sign in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 象 read?
象 is read ショウ・ゾウ・かたど.る. Reading it inside real words — 象 and 象 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 象 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 象 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 象 in a word?
A common word containing 象 is 象 (しょう) — "phenomenon". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 象 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 象 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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