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