乙 is read おつ (otsu), with atamadaka pitch accent (high first, then falls).

乙おつ

Q: What JLPT level is 乙?

乙 is a JLPT N1 word (advanced).

おつ · otsu

JLPT N1 noun

2nd in rank

(the) second (party, rank, etc.), B (grade), the latter
stylish, chic, smart, witty, tasty
strange, quaint, queer

Atamadaka

high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?

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乙The Latter, Duplicate, Strange 音おつ・いつ訓おと-・きのと JLPT N1 · 1 strokes

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Words that share a kanji

大胆だいたんbold, daring, audacious 染まるそまるto be dyed つかの間つかのまmoment, brief time,脱するだっするto escape from, to get out 丸めるまるめるto make round, to round off, to roll up 利子りしinterest (bank)

Questions

What does 乙 mean?

2nd in rank. It can also mean: (the) second (party, rank, etc.), B (grade), the latter; stylish, chic, smart, witty, tasty; strange, quaint, queer.

How do you pronounce 乙?

おつ (otsu). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.

What JLPT level is 乙?

JLPT N1 — advanced. See the JLPT N1 guide.

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