JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
賃 — fare
- Reading
- チン
- Meaning
- fare; fee; hire; rent; wages; charge
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
賃 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is チン and it means fare; fee; hire; rent; wages; charge. 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.
賃 appears in everyday japanese words such as 賃金 (wages), 運賃 (freight rates) and 家賃 (rent).
Japanese words containing 賃
Frequently asked questions
What does 賃 mean in Japanese?
賃 means fare; fee; hire; rent; wages; charge in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 賃 read?
賃 is read チン. Reading it inside real words — 賃金 and 運賃 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 賃 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 賃 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 賃 in a word?
A common word containing 賃 is 賃金 (ちんぎん) — "wages". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 賃 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 賃 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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