JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
顕 — appear
- Reading
- ケン・あきらか・あらわ.れる
- Meaning
- appear; existing
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
顕 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケン・あきらか・あらわ.れる and it means appear; existing. 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.
顕 appears in everyday japanese words such as 顕微鏡 (microscope).
Japanese words containing 顕
Frequently asked questions
What does 顕 mean in Japanese?
顕 means appear; existing in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 顕 read?
顕 is read ケン・あきらか・あらわ.れる. Reading it inside real words — 顕微鏡 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 顕 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 顕 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 顕 in a word?
A common word containing 顕 is 顕微鏡 (けんびきょう) — "microscope". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 顕 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 顕 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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