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