N1 Kanji

JLPT N1 Kanji: 撤 (Tetsu) – Mastering Withdrawal & Abolition 撤 Readings: テツ (Onyomi), (Kunyomi) Meaning: remove, withdraw, abolish, repeal, clear away The radical 扌 (hand) combined with the phonetic component 徹 (thorough, penetrate). The combination implies an action of removing or clearing away with one’s hand, often thoroughly. View JLPT N1 Kanji List How […]

JLPT N1 Kanji: 房 (bō, fusa) – Understanding “Room, Bunch, Tassel” 房 Readings: ボウ (Onyomi), ふさ (Kunyomi) Meaning: part; counter for houses; house; room; tassel; tuft; fringe; segment (of an orange, etc.); bunch (of grapes, etc.) The character 房 (fáng) in Chinese originally depicted a house or room, specifically a single chamber. The radical 戸

JLPT N1 Kanji: 執 (shitsu, shū) – Grasping the Meaning of “執” 執 Readings: シツ, シュウ (Onyomi), とる, とらえる, とらわれる (Kunyomi) Meaning: take, grasp, hold, carry out, conduct, manage, direct, cling to The kanji 執 is composed of 幸 (kō/shiawase, meaning “luck, happiness”) and a component that suggests holding or grasping. Its original form depicts

JLPT N1 Kanji: 救 (kyuu / sukuu) – To Save, Rescue, Help 救 Readings: キュウ (Onyomi), すく(う) (Kunyomi) Meaning: save, rescue, help The kanji 救 is composed of 𠬜 (an ancient form of a hand holding something) and 求 (to seek, to ask for). This combination visually suggests “to seek with a hand” or “to

JLPT N1 Kanji: 締 – Master “Tighten, Tie, Shut” 締 Readings: テイ (Onyomi), し.める, し.まる (Kunyomi) Meaning: tighten, tie, shut, make fast, secure, bind, contract 形声文字 (Phono-semantic character). Formed from 糸 (thread), indicating tying or binding, and 帝 (emperor/ruler), which provides the sound and hints at control or tightening. View JLPT N1 Kanji List How

JLPT N1 Kanji: 博 – Mastering the Broad and Extensive 博 Readings: ハク (Onyomi), (Kunyomi) Meaning: wide, extensive,博士 (doctor), 博覧 (exhibition) The character 博 (bó) originally depicted a hand holding a measuring stick, suggesting ‘measure’ or ‘extending widely.’ Over time, it evolved to represent concepts of ‘broadness,’ ‘extensive knowledge,’ and ‘doctorate.’ View JLPT N1 Kanji

JLPT N1 Kanji: 級 (kyuu) – Master the Meaning of “Class, Grade, Level” 級 Readings: キュウ (Onyomi), (Kunyomi) Meaning: class, grade, rank, level 形声文字 (Phonetic-semantic compound). Composed of 糸 (thread), indicating connection or sequence, and 及 (reach), for sound. The original meaning relates to threads arranged in sequence, signifying “class” or “rank”. View JLPT N1

JLPT N1 Kanji: 脱 (DATSU, nu-gu, nu-geru) – Master the Kanji for “To Take Off” and “Escape” 脱 Readings: ダツ (Onyomi), ぬ-ぐ, ぬ-げる (Kunyomi) Meaning: undress, take off, remove, cast off, break away from, outgrow, elude, get rid of The kanji 脱 (datsu) is composed of 衣 (yī), meaning “clothes,” and 兌 (duì), which functions

JLPT N1 Kanji: 聴 – The Art of Listening in Japanese 聴 Readings: チョウ (Onyomi), き.く (Kunyomi) Meaning: listen, hear, hearken The kanji 聴 combines the radical 耳 (ear) with 壬 (a phonetic component indicating sound) and 直 (straight, direct). It visually represents an ear receiving sound directly, hence “to listen” or “to hear.” View

JLPT N1 Kanji: 紀 (Ki) – Mastering the Kanji for “Chronicle” and “Period” 紀 Readings: キ (Onyomi), (Kunyomi) Meaning: chronicle, account, narrative, history, annal, period, epoch, discipline The kanji 紀 is composed of the radical 糸 (thread, silk) on the left and 己 (self, body) on the right. The 糸 radical signifies continuity, order, or

JLPT N1 Kanji: 崩 (kuzureru/HOU) – Master the Meaning of “Collapse” 崩 Readings: ホウ (Onyomi), くず.れる, -くず.れ, くず.す (Kunyomi) Meaning: collapse, crumble, break down, demolish The kanji 崩 combines 山 (mountain) and 朋 (friend, group). It depicts a mountain splitting apart or falling down, giving rise to the meaning of collapse or crumbling. View JLPT

JLPT N1 Kanji: 惑 (WAKU/mado-u) – Mastering Confusion and Bewilderment 惑 Readings: ワク (Onyomi), まど, まどー (Kunyomi) Meaning: bewilder, perplex, deceive, delusion, temptation The kanji 惑 combines 戈 (spear, weapon) and 心 (heart). This combination suggests a heart being struck or assailed, leading to a state of confusion, bewilderment, or being misled. View JLPT N1

JLPT N1 Kanji: 迫 (HAKU, semaru) – Approaching the Depths of Meaning 迫 Readings: ハク (Onyomi), せま.る (Kunyomi) Meaning: Urge, press, compel, draw near, imminent, close in The kanji 迫 combines the radical ⻌ (辵, “movement,” “walk”) with 白 (haku, “white,” here used phonetically and possibly implying “clearing the way” or “making something clear by

JLPT N1 Kanji: 逮 (tai) – Apprehend, Catch, Chase 逮 Readings: タイ (Onyomi), (Kunyomi) Meaning: apprehend, catch, chase A semantic-phonetic compound. The radical 辶 (辵) means “walk” or “movement,” and 隶 (read as tai) acts as a phonetic component also conveying a sense of “attached” or “subordinate.” Together, it implies “to pursue and catch up

JLPT N1 Kanji: 善 – Understanding Goodness and Virtue 善 Readings: ゼン (Onyomi), よ.い, よ.く, よし (Kunyomi) Meaning: good, virtuous, right, proper The kanji 善 combines 羊 (hitsuji), meaning “sheep,” which traditionally symbolizes good fortune, beauty, or auspiciousness, with a phonetic component (originally 言 “words”). The original form depicted a sheep and words, implying “good

JLPT N1 Kanji: 康 (Kou) – Mastering Health and Peace 康 Readings: コウ (Onyomi), (Kunyomi) Meaning: health, peaceful, ease The character 康 combines 广 (house/shelter) and 庚 (meaning ‘calm’ or ‘stable’). It depicts a comfortable and secure dwelling, leading to the meanings of peace, health, and well-being. View JLPT N1 Kanji List How to Write

JLPT N1 Kanji: 司 (Shi / Tsukasa) – Master of Management 司 Readings: シ (Onyomi), つかさ, つかど-る (Kunyomi) Meaning: Director, official, command, manage, officiate The kanji 司 depicts a mouth (口) with a horizontal line above it, signifying someone giving orders or overseeing. It represents the idea of managing, commanding, or officiating. View JLPT N1

JLPT N1 Kanji: 避 (Hi, Sa.keru, Yo.keru) – To Avoid, Evade 避 Readings: ヒ (Onyomi), さ.ける, よ.ける (Kunyomi) Meaning: avoid, evade, ward off, avert, shun The radical 辶 (辵) represents “movement” or “walking.” The right part, 辟 (heki), means “to avoid,” “to open,” or “to ward off.” Together, the kanji 避 suggests “to move away

JLPT N1 Kanji: 闘 – Master the Meaning of “Fight” and “Struggle” 闘 Readings: トウ (Onyomi), たたか(う) (Kunyomi) Meaning: fight, struggle, battle The kanji 闘 (鬥) depicts two figures engaged in a fierce struggle or fight. The radical 鬥 itself represents “fight” or “combat.” View JLPT N1 Kanji List How to Write – Stroke Order

JLPT N1 Kanji: Master 狙 (nerau, sogeki) – Aim, Target, Stalk 狙 Readings: ソ (Onyomi), ねら.う, ねら.い (Kunyomi) Meaning: aim, target, stalk, snipe Formed from 犬 (いぬ – dog) and 且 (a phonetic component that originally depicted stacked meat, giving the idea of “further” or “in addition,” but here might hint at an animal focusing