JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

那

那 — what?

Reading
ナ・ダ・なに・なんぞ・いかん
Meaning
what?
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

那 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ナ・ダ・なに・なんぞ・いかん and it means what?. 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.

那 appears in everyday japanese words such as 旦那 (master).

Japanese words containing 那

Frequently asked questions

What does 那 mean in Japanese?

那 means what? in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 那 read?

那 is read ナ・ダ・なに・なんぞ・いかん. Reading it inside real words — 旦那 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 那 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 那 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 那 in a word?

A common word containing 那 is 旦那 (だんな) — "master". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 那 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 那 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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