JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
質 — substance
- Reading
- シツ・シチ・チ・たち・ただ.す・もと・わりふ
- Meaning
- substance; quality; matter; temperament
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
質 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シツ・シチ・チ・たち・ただ.す・もと・わりふ and it means substance; quality; matter; temperament. 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.
質 appears in everyday japanese words such as 質 (quality), 人質 (hostage) and 品質 (quality).
Japanese words containing 質
Frequently asked questions
What does 質 mean in Japanese?
質 means substance; quality; matter; temperament in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 質 read?
質 is read シツ・シチ・チ・たち・ただ.す・もと・わりふ. Reading it inside real words — 質 and 人質 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 質 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 質 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 質 in a word?
A common word containing 質 is 質 (しつ) — "quality". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 質 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 質 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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