JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
邪 — wicked
- Reading
- ジャ・よこし.ま
- Meaning
- wicked; injustice; wrong
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
邪 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジャ・よこし.ま and it means wicked; injustice; wrong. 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.
邪 appears in everyday japanese words such as 邪魔 (hindrance), 風邪 (a cold) and 無邪気 (innocence).
Japanese words containing 邪
Frequently asked questions
What does 邪 mean in Japanese?
邪 means wicked; injustice; wrong in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 邪 read?
邪 is read ジャ・よこし.ま. Reading it inside real words — 邪魔 and 風邪 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 邪 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 邪 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 邪 in a word?
A common word containing 邪 is 邪魔 (じゃま) — "hindrance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 邪 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 邪 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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