JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
資 — assets
- Reading
- シ
- Meaning
- assets; resources; capital; funds; data; be conducive to; contribute to
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
資 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シ and it means assets; resources; capital; funds; data; be conducive to; contribute to. 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.
資 appears in everyday japanese words such as 投資 (investment), 物資 (goods) and 融資 (financing).
Japanese words containing 資
Frequently asked questions
What does 資 mean in Japanese?
資 means assets; resources; capital; funds; data; be conducive to; contribute to in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 資 read?
資 is read シ. Reading it inside real words — 投資 and 物資 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 資 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 資 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 資 in a word?
A common word containing 資 is 投資 (とうし) — "investment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 資 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 資 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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