JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
輪 — wheel
- Reading
- リン・わ
- Meaning
- wheel; ring; circle; link; loop; counter for wheels and flowers
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
輪 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is リン・わ and it means wheel; ring; circle; link; loop; counter for wheels and flowers. 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.
輪 appears in everyday japanese words such as 輪 (counter for wheels and flowers), 輪 (ring) and 年輪 (annual tree ring).
Japanese words containing 輪
Frequently asked questions
What does 輪 mean in Japanese?
輪 means wheel; ring; circle; link; loop; counter for wheels and flowers in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 輪 read?
輪 is read リン・わ. Reading it inside real words — 輪 and 輪 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 輪 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 輪 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 輪 in a word?
A common word containing 輪 is 輪 (りん) — "counter for wheels and flowers". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 輪 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 輪 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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