JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
馬 — horse
- Reading
- バ・うま・うま\~・ま
- Meaning
- horse
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
馬 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is バ・うま・うま\~・ま and it means horse. 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.
馬 appears in everyday japanese words such as 馬 (horse), 競馬 (horse racing) and 馬鹿 (fool).
Japanese words containing 馬
Frequently asked questions
What does 馬 mean in Japanese?
馬 means horse in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 馬 read?
馬 is read バ・うま・うま\~・ま. Reading it inside real words — 馬 and 競馬 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 馬 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 馬 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 馬 in a word?
A common word containing 馬 is 馬 (うま) — "horse". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 馬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 馬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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