JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
軟 — soft
- Reading
- ナン・やわ.らか・やわ.らかい
- Meaning
- soft
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
軟 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ナン・やわ.らか・やわ.らかい and it means soft. 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.
軟 appears in everyday japanese words such as 柔軟 (flexible) and 軟らかい (soft).
Japanese words containing 軟
Frequently asked questions
What does 軟 mean in Japanese?
軟 means soft in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 軟 read?
軟 is read ナン・やわ.らか・やわ.らかい. Reading it inside real words — 柔軟 and 軟らかい — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 軟 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 軟 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 軟 in a word?
A common word containing 軟 is 柔軟 (じゅうなん) — "flexible". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 軟 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 軟 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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