JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

雅

雅 — gracious

Reading
ガ・みや.び
Meaning
gracious; elegant; graceful; refined
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

雅 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ガ・みや.び and it means gracious; elegant; graceful; refined. 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.

雅 appears in everyday japanese words such as 雅致 (artistry).

Japanese words containing 雅

Frequently asked questions

What does 雅 mean in Japanese?

雅 means gracious; elegant; graceful; refined in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 雅 read?

雅 is read ガ・みや.び. Reading it inside real words — 雅致 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 雅 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 雅 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 雅 in a word?

A common word containing 雅 is 雅致 (がち) — "artistry". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 雅 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 雅 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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