JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
酔 — drunk
- Reading
- スイ・よ.う・よ.い・よ
- Meaning
- drunk; feel sick; poisoned; elated; spellbound
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
酔 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is スイ・よ.う・よ.い・よ and it means drunk; feel sick; poisoned; elated; spellbound. 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.
酔 appears in everyday japanese words such as 麻酔 (anaesthesia), 酔う (to get drunk) and 酔っ払い (drunkard).
Japanese words containing 酔
Frequently asked questions
What does 酔 mean in Japanese?
酔 means drunk; feel sick; poisoned; elated; spellbound in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 酔 read?
酔 is read スイ・よ.う・よ.い・よ. Reading it inside real words — 麻酔 and 酔う and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 酔 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 酔 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 酔 in a word?
A common word containing 酔 is 麻酔 (ますい) — "anaesthesia". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 酔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 酔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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