JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
超 — transcend
- Reading
- チョウ・こ.える・こ.す
- Meaning
- transcend; super-; ultra-
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
超 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is チョウ・こ.える・こ.す and it means transcend; super-; ultra-. 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.
超 appears in everyday japanese words such as 超 (super-), 超す (to cross) and 超過 (excess).
Japanese words containing 超
Frequently asked questions
What does 超 mean in Japanese?
超 means transcend; super-; ultra- in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 超 read?
超 is read チョウ・こ.える・こ.す. Reading it inside real words — 超 and 超す and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 超 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 超 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 超 in a word?
A common word containing 超 is 超 (ちょう) — "super-". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 超 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 超 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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