JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
鮮 — fresh
- Reading
- セン・あざ.やか
- Meaning
- fresh; vivid; clear; brilliant; Korea
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
鮮 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is セン・あざ.やか and it means fresh; vivid; clear; brilliant; Korea. 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.
鮮 appears in everyday japanese words such as 新鮮 (fresh) and 鮮やか (vivid).
Japanese words containing 鮮
Frequently asked questions
What does 鮮 mean in Japanese?
鮮 means fresh; vivid; clear; brilliant; Korea in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 鮮 read?
鮮 is read セン・あざ.やか. Reading it inside real words — 新鮮 and 鮮やか — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鮮 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 鮮 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鮮 in a word?
A common word containing 鮮 is 新鮮 (しんせん) — "fresh". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鮮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鮮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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