JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
透 — transparent
- Reading
- トウ・す.く・す.かす・す.ける・とう.る・とう.す
- Meaning
- transparent; permeate; filter; penetrate
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
透 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is トウ・す.く・す.かす・す.ける・とう.る・とう.す and it means transparent; permeate; filter; penetrate. 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.
透 appears in everyday japanese words such as 透明 (transparency) and 透き通る (to be(come) transparent).
Japanese words containing 透
Frequently asked questions
What does 透 mean in Japanese?
透 means transparent; permeate; filter; penetrate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 透 read?
透 is read トウ・す.く・す.かす・す.ける・とう.る・とう.す. Reading it inside real words — 透明 and 透き通る — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 透 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 透 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 透 in a word?
A common word containing 透 is 透明 (とうめい) — "transparency". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 透 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 透 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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