JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
電 — electricity
- Reading
- デン
- Meaning
- electricity
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
電 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is デン and it means electricity. 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.
電 appears in everyday japanese words such as 電源 (source of electricity), 電線 (electric line) and 停電 (failure of electricity).
Japanese words containing 電
Frequently asked questions
What does 電 mean in Japanese?
電 means electricity in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 電 read?
電 is read デン. Reading it inside real words — 電源 and 電線 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 電 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 電 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 電 in a word?
A common word containing 電 is 電源 (でんげん) — "source of electricity". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 電 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 電 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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