N1

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N1
Meaning
night, early evening
Onyomi
ショウ
Kunyomi
よい
Formula
宵 = 宀 + 肖。

Story

宵 is analyzed as a combination of 宀 (house), 肖 (light from the moon (⺌)) and denotes night, early evening.

Continue with study

This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

Recommended cumulative chapter: 1–950 cumulative review

More kanji in this level

Looking at other N1 kanji together makes it easier to group meanings and readings.