JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
邑 — village
- Reading
- ユウ・むら
- Meaning
- village; rural community; right village radical
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
邑 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ユウ・むら and it means village; rural community; right village radical. 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does 邑 mean in Japanese?
邑 means village; rural community; right village radical in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 邑 read?
邑 is read ユウ・むら. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 邑 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 邑 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 邑 in a word?
The example words below all contain 邑 and are common Japanese vocabulary.
How do I learn 邑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 邑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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