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