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