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