JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
院 — Inst.
- Reading
- イン
- Meaning
- Inst.; institution; temple; mansion; school
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
院 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is イン and it means Inst.; institution; temple; mansion; school. 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.
院 appears in everyday japanese words such as 寺院 (temple), 退院 (leaving hospital) and 入院 (hospitalization).
Japanese words containing 院
Frequently asked questions
What does 院 mean in Japanese?
院 means Inst.; institution; temple; mansion; school in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 院 read?
院 is read イン. Reading it inside real words — 寺院 and 退院 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 院 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 院 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 院 in a word?
A common word containing 院 is 寺院 (じいん) — "temple". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 院 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 院 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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