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