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