JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

霜

霜 — frost

Reading
ソウ・しも
Meaning
frost
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

霜 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・しも and it means frost. 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.

霜 appears in everyday japanese words such as 霜 (frost).

Japanese words containing 霜

Frequently asked questions

What does 霜 mean in Japanese?

霜 means frost in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 霜 read?

霜 is read ソウ・しも. Reading it inside real words — 霜 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 霜 — is it JLPT N1?

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

How do you use 霜 in a word?

A common word containing 霜 is 霜 (しも) — "frost". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 霜 effectively?

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

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