JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
貯 — savings
- Reading
- チョ・た.める・たくわ.える
- Meaning
- savings; store; lay in; keep; wear mustache
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
貯 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is チョ・た.める・たくわ.える and it means savings; store; lay in; keep; wear mustache. 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.
貯 appears in everyday japanese words such as 貯蓄 (savings), 貯蔵 (storage) and 貯金 (savings).
Japanese words containing 貯
Frequently asked questions
What does 貯 mean in Japanese?
貯 means savings; store; lay in; keep; wear mustache in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 貯 read?
貯 is read チョ・た.める・たくわ.える. Reading it inside real words — 貯蓄 and 貯蔵 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 貯 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 貯 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 貯 in a word?
A common word containing 貯 is 貯蓄 (ちょちく) — "savings". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 貯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 貯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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