JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
駐 — stop-over
- Reading
- チュウ
- Meaning
- stop-over; reside in; resident
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
駐 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is チュウ and it means stop-over; reside in; resident. 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.
駐 appears in everyday japanese words such as 駐車 (parking) and 駐車場 (parking lot).
Japanese words containing 駐
Frequently asked questions
What does 駐 mean in Japanese?
駐 means stop-over; reside in; resident in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 駐 read?
駐 is read チュウ. Reading it inside real words — 駐車 and 駐車場 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 駐 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 駐 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 駐 in a word?
A common word containing 駐 is 駐車 (ちゅうしゃ) — "parking". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 駐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 駐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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