JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
黄 — yellow
- Reading
- コウ・オウ・き・こ\~
- Meaning
- yellow
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
黄 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is コウ・オウ・き・こ\~ and it means yellow. 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.
黄 appears in everyday japanese words such as 黄色 (yellow), 黄金 (gold) and 黄色 (yellow).
Japanese words containing 黄
Frequently asked questions
What does 黄 mean in Japanese?
黄 means yellow in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 黄 read?
黄 is read コウ・オウ・き・こ\~. Reading it inside real words — 黄色 and 黄金 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 黄 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 黄 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 黄 in a word?
A common word containing 黄 is 黄色 (おうしょく) — "yellow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 黄 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 黄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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