Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Marvelous, mysterious

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Kanji Story

Imagine a woman wearing a marvelous and mysterious costume, capturing everyone's attention with her elegant and enigmatic presence.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '妙' is not as commonly tested in the JLPT, but it may appear in some advanced reading comprehension or vocabulary sections at the N1 level.

Example Sentences

• 彼女の演技は妙でした。

  Her performance was marvelous.

  かのじょのえんぎはみょうでした。

  kanojo no engi wa myou deshita.

  Pronunciation

• 彼には妙な魅力があります。

  He has a mysterious charm.

  かれにはみょうなみりょくがあります。

  kare ni wa myou na miryoku ga arimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• While not as common as other kanji, '妙' appears in some advanced JLPT materials, particularly at the N1 level.
• Remember the onyomi reading 'ミョウ' as it is the most common reading for this kanji.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '妙子' (TaeKo) or '妙美' (Myoumi) use the kanji '妙'. It can represent beauty or a mysterious aura.