JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
針 — needle
- Reading
- シン・はり
- Meaning
- needle; pin; staple; stinger
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
針 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is シン・はり and it means needle; pin; staple; stinger. 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.
針 appears in everyday japanese words such as 針 (needle), 方針 (objective) and 針路 (course).
Japanese words containing 針
Frequently asked questions
What does 針 mean in Japanese?
針 means needle; pin; staple; stinger in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 針 read?
針 is read シン・はり. Reading it inside real words — 針 and 方針 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 針 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 針 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 針 in a word?
A common word containing 針 is 針 (はり) — "needle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 針 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 針 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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