JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
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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