青い
あおい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjective
Meaning
Blue
Examples

青い空が綺麗です。

The blue sky is beautiful.

Related Kanji

📖 How to Use

「青い」is an adjective meaning "Blue." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

「青い」is read as「あおい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

Adjectives like 「青い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「青い」mean in Japanese?+
「青い」means "Blue". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「青い」?+
「青い」is read as「あおい」.
Is 「青い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「青い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「青い」?+
青い空が綺麗です。 — The blue sky is beautiful.

Practice 「青い」 with spaced repetition