映画
えいが
JLPT N5 · vocab_basic
Meaning
movie, film
Examples

週末に映画を見に行きます。

I'll go to see a movie on the weekend.

Related Kanji

📖 How to Use

「映画」means "movie, film." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

「映画」is read as「えいが」— 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

「映画」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「映画」mean in Japanese?+
「映画」means "movie, film". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「映画」?+
「映画」is read as「えいが」.
Is 「映画」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「映画」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「映画」?+
週末に映画を見に行きます。 — I'll go to see a movie on the weekend.

Practice 「映画」 with spaced repetition