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