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