JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
述 — mention
- Reading
- ジュツ・の.べる
- Meaning
- mention; state; speak; relate
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
述 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ジュツ・の.べる and it means mention; state; speak; relate. 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.
述 appears in everyday japanese words such as 口述 (verbal statement), 記述 (describing) and 述語 (predicate).
Japanese words containing 述
Frequently asked questions
What does 述 mean in Japanese?
述 means mention; state; speak; relate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 述 read?
述 is read ジュツ・の.べる. Reading it inside real words — 口述 and 記述 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 述 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 述 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 述 in a word?
A common word containing 述 is 口述 (こうじゅつ) — "verbal statement". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 述 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 述 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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