JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
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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