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