JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
転 — revolve
- Reading
- テン・ころ.がる・ころ.げる・ころ.がす・ころ.ぶ・まろ.ぶ・うたた・うつ.る・くる.めく
- Meaning
- revolve; turn around; change
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
転 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is テン・ころ.がる・ころ.げる・ころ.がす・ころ.ぶ・まろ.ぶ・うたた・うつ.る・くる.めく and it means revolve; turn around; change. 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.
転 appears in everyday japanese words such as 自転 (rotation), 転任 (change of post) and 転勤 (transfer).
Japanese words containing 転
Frequently asked questions
What does 転 mean in Japanese?
転 means revolve; turn around; change in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 転 read?
転 is read テン・ころ.がる・ころ.げる・ころ.がす・ころ.ぶ・まろ.ぶ・うたた・うつ.る・くる.めく. Reading it inside real words — 自転 and 転任 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 転 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 転 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 転 in a word?
A common word containing 転 is 自転 (じてん) — "rotation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 転 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 転 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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