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