Readings: ニュウ (Onyomi), い(る)・はい(る)・い(れる) (Kunyomi)
Meaning: to enter, insert
The kanji 入 means “to enter” or “to insert.” It’s commonly seen in verbs like 入る (to enter), 入れる (to put in), and compounds like 入学 (school admission).
View JLPT N5 Kanji ListKanji Details
| Radical | 入 (enter) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 2 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
| Grade | 1st Grade |
Readings
| Onyomi | ニュウ |
|---|---|
| Kunyomi | い(る)、はい(る)、い(れる) |
How to Write – Stroke Order
入 is a very simple kanji with only 2 strokes. It resembles someone walking or entering a space.
- Start with the left sweeping stroke
- Then the right stroke curves inward
Example Sentences
Japanese: 家に入ります。
Kana: いえにはいります。
Romaji: Ie ni hairimasu.
English: I enter the house.
Japanese: コップに水を入れてください。
Kana: コップにみずをいれてください。
Romaji: Koppu ni mizu o irete kudasai.
English: Please pour water into the cup.
Japanese: 大学に入学しました。
Kana: だいがくににゅうがくしました。
Romaji: Daigaku ni nyuugaku shimashita.
English: I entered university.
Vocabulary Using 入
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 入る | はいる | to enter |
| 入れる | いれる | to put in |
| 入学 | にゅうがく | school admission |
| 入口 | いりぐち | entrance |
| 加入 | かにゅう | subscription, enrollment |
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