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