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