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