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