JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
遷 — transition
- Reading
- セン・うつ.る・うつ.す・みやこがえ
- Meaning
- transition; move; change
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
遷 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is セン・うつ.る・うつ.す・みやこがえ and it means transition; move; 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.
遷 appears in everyday japanese words such as 変遷 (change).
Japanese words containing 遷
Frequently asked questions
What does 遷 mean in Japanese?
遷 means transition; move; change in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 遷 read?
遷 is read セン・うつ.る・うつ.す・みやこがえ. Reading it inside real words — 変遷 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 遷 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 遷 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 遷 in a word?
A common word containing 遷 is 変遷 (へんせん) — "change". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 遷 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 遷 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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