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