JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
随 — follow
- Reading
- ズイ・まにま.に・したが.う
- Meaning
- follow; though; notwithstanding; while; during; both; all; obey; submit to; comply; at the mercy of
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
随 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ズイ・まにま.に・したが.う and it means follow; though; notwithstanding; while; during; both; all; obey; submit to; comply; at the mercy of. 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.
随 appears in everyday japanese words such as 随筆 (essays) and 随分 (extremely).
Japanese words containing 随
Frequently asked questions
What does 随 mean in Japanese?
随 means follow; though; notwithstanding; while; during; both; all; obey; submit to; comply; at the mercy of in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 随 read?
随 is read ズイ・まにま.に・したが.う. Reading it inside real words — 随筆 and 随分 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 随 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 随 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 随 in a word?
A common word containing 随 is 随筆 (ずいひつ) — "essays". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 随 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 随 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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