JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
雑 — miscellaneous
- Reading
- ザツ・ゾウ・まじ.える・まじ.る
- Meaning
- miscellaneous
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
雑 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ザツ・ゾウ・まじ.える・まじ.る and it means miscellaneous. 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.
雑 appears in everyday japanese words such as 雑 (rough), 雑木 (various kinds of small trees) and 雑談 (chatting).
Japanese words containing 雑
Frequently asked questions
What does 雑 mean in Japanese?
雑 means miscellaneous in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 雑 read?
雑 is read ザツ・ゾウ・まじ.える・まじ.る. Reading it inside real words — 雑 and 雑木 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 雑 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 雑 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 雑 in a word?
A common word containing 雑 is 雑 (ざつ) — "rough". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 雑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 雑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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