JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
青 — blue
- Reading
- セイ・ショウ・あお・あお\~・あお.い
- Meaning
- blue; green
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
青 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ショウ・あお・あお\~・あお.い and it means blue; green. 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.
青 appears in everyday japanese words such as 青 (blue), 青春 (youth) and 青年 (youth).
Japanese words containing 青
Frequently asked questions
What does 青 mean in Japanese?
青 means blue; green in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 青 read?
青 is read セイ・ショウ・あお・あお\~・あお.い. Reading it inside real words — 青 and 青春 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 青 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 青 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 青 in a word?
A common word containing 青 is 青 (あお) — "blue". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 青 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 青 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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