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