All 851 JLPT N1 kanji: list with meanings and readings (page 2)
The full list of the 851 JLPT N1 kanji with meanings, on and kun readings and stroke count.
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Discover Premium| Kanji | Meaning | On'yomi | Kun'yomi | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 倦 | tired of | ケン | うむ | 10 |
| 傲 | arrogant | ゴウ | 13 | |
| 僻 | remote, biased | ヘキ | ひがむ | 15 |
| 凛 | dignified | リン | りりしい | 15 |
| 刹 | temple, moment | サツ、セツ | 8 | |
| 叡 | wise | エイ | 16 | |
| 嗜 | taste, hobby | シ | たしなむ | 13 |
| 坐 | sit | ザ | すわる | 7 |
| 庵 | hermitage | アン | いおり | 11 |
| 弑 | kill (superior) | シ | しいする | 12 |
| 彷 | wander | ホウ | さまよう | 7 |
| 惰 | lazy | ダ | 12 | |
| 憾 | regret | カン | 16 | |
| 懊 | grieve | オウ | なやむ | 16 |
| 懺 | repent | ザン | 20 | |
| 扶 | help, support | フ | 7 | |
| 捷 | fast, agile | ショウ | はやい | 11 |
| 摯 | sincere | シ | 15 | |
| 斑 | spot, mottled | ハン | 12 | |
| 朽 | decay, rot | キュウ | くちる | 6 |
| 梨 | pear | なし | 11 | |
| 椎 | hammer, vertebra | ツイ | 12 | |
| 橘 | mandarin orange | キツ | たちばな | 16 |
| 殴 | beat, strike | オウ | なぐる | 8 |
| 璃 | glass, crystal | リ | 15 | |
| 疾 | disease, fast | シツ | 10 | |
| 癒 | heal, cure | ユ | いえる、いやす | 18 |
| 籠 | basket, shut in | ロウ | かご、こもる | 22 |
| 緻 | fine, dense | チ | 16 | |
| 腑 | viscera | フ | 12 | |
| 膿 | pus | ノウ | うみ | 17 |
| 蓮 | lotus | レン | はす | 13 |
| 諦 | resign, truth | テイ | あきらめる | 16 |
| 謹 | humble, careful | キン | つつしむ | 17 |
| 豚 | pig | トン | ぶた | 11 |
| 賦 | levy, ode | フ | 15 | |
| 轟 | roar, thunder | ゴウ | とどろく | 21 |
| 迦 | (used in names) | カ | 9 | |
| 邑 | village, town | ユウ | むら | 7 |
| 閑 | quiet, leisure | カン | 12 | |
| 雅 | elegant | ガ | 13 | |
| 駿 | fast, excellent | シュン | 17 | |
| 麓 | foot of mountain | ロク | ふもと | 19 |
| 鍵 | key | ケン | かぎ | 17 |
| 枕 | pillow | まくら | 8 | |
| 頬 | cheek | キョウ | ほお、ほほ | 15 |
| 喉 | throat | コウ | のど | 12 |
| 瞳 | pupil | ドウ | ひとみ | 17 |
| 瞬 | blink, moment | シュン | またたく | 18 |
| 袖 | sleeve | シュウ | そで | 10 |
| 膝 | knee | ひざ | 15 | |
| 肘 | elbow | ひじ | 7 | |
| 爪 | nail, claw | つめ、つま | 4 | |
| 唇 | lips | シン | くちびる | 10 |
| 眉 | eyebrow | ビ、ミ | まゆ | 9 |
| 脇 | side, armpit | わき | 10 | |
| 腰 | waist, lower back | ヨウ | こし | 13 |
| 肩 | shoulder | ケン | かた | 8 |
| 蜂 | bee | ホウ | はち | 13 |
| 蝶 | butterfly | チョウ | 15 | |
| 蟹 | crab | カイ | かに | 19 |
| 鯨 | whale | ゲイ | くじら | 19 |
| 鹿 | deer | しか、か | 11 | |
| 熊 | bear | くま | 14 | |
| 桃 | peach | トウ | もも | 10 |
| 韓 | Korea | カン | 18 | |
| 閣 | Tower, Tall Building, Palace | カク | 14 | |
| 士 | Gentleman, Scholar, Samurai | シ | 3 | |
| 隊 | Regiment, Party, Company | タイ | 12 | |
| 街 | Boulevard, Street, Town | ガイ、カイ | まち | 12 |
| 帳 | Notebook, Account Book, Album | チョウ | 11 | |
| 授 | Impart, Instruct, Grant | ジュ | さずける、さずかる | 11 |
| 垂 | Droop, Suspend, Hang | スイ | たれる、たらす | 8 |
| 養 | Foster, Bring Up, Rear | ヨウ | やしなう | 15 |
| 器 | Utensil, Vessel, Receptacle | キ | うつわ | 15 |
| 司 | Director, Official, Govt Office | シ | 5 | |
| 郡 | County, District | グン | 10 | |
| 弓 | Bow, Bow (archery, Violin) | キュウ | ゆみ | 3 |
| 樹 | Timber, Trees, Wood | ジュ | 16 | |
| 潔 | Undefiled, Pure, Clean | ケツ | いさぎよい | 15 |
| 盛 | Boom, Prosper, Copulate | セイ、ジョウ | もる、さかる、さかん | 11 |
| 旗 | National Flag, Banner, Standard | キ | はた | 14 |
| 衛 | Defense, Protection | エイ | 16 | |
| 護 | Safeguard, Protect | ゴ | 20 | |
| 賀 | Congratulations, Joy | ガ | 12 | |
| 潮 | Tide, Salt Water, Opportunity | チョウ | しお | 15 |
| 志 | Intention, Plan, Resolve | シ | こころざす、こころざし | 7 |
| 我 | Ego, I, Selfish | ガ | われ、わ | 7 |
| 功 | Achievement, Merits, Success | コウ、ク | 5 | |
| 眼 | Eyeball | ガン、ゲン | まなこ | 11 |
| 陛 | Highness, Steps (of Throne) | ヘイ | 10 | |
| 俵 | Bag, Bale, Sack | ヒョウ | たわら | 10 |
| 健 | Healthy, Health, Strength | ケン | すこやか | 11 |
| 径 | Diameter, Path, Method | ケイ | 8 | |
| 揮 | Brandish, Wave, Wag | キ | 12 | |
| 系 | Lineage, System | ケイ | 7 | |
| 倉 | Godown, Warehouse, Storehouse | ソウ | くら | 10 |
| 班 | Squad, Corps, Unit | ハン | 10 | |
| 仁 | Humanity, Virtue, Benevolence | ジン、ニ | 4 | |
| 至 | Climax, Arrive, Proceed | シ | いたる | 6 |
| 羊 | Sheep | ヨウ | ひつじ | 6 |
| 矢 | Dart, Arrow | シ | や | 5 |
| 詩 | Poem, Poetry | シ | 13 | |
| 筋 | Muscle, Sinew, Tendon | キン | すじ | 12 |
| 梅 | Plum | バイ | うめ | 10 |
| 汽 | Vapor, Steam | キ | 7 | |
| 検 | Examination, Investigate | ケン | 12 | |
| 尺 | Shaku, Japanese Foot, Measure | シャク | 4 | |
| 興 | Entertain, Revive, Retrieve | コウ、キョウ | おこる、おこす | 16 |
| 芽 | Bud, Sprout, Spear | ガ | め | 8 |
| 皇 | Emperor | コウ、オウ | 9 | |
| 桜 | Cherry | オウ | さくら | 10 |
| 飼 | Domesticate, Raise, Keep | シ | かう | 13 |
| 鏡 | Mirror, Speculum, Barrel-head | キョウ | かがみ | 19 |
| 盟 | Alliance, Oath | メイ | 13 | |
| 巣 | Nest, Rookery, Hive | ソウ | す | 11 |
| 腸 | Intestines, Guts, Bowels | チョウ | 13 | |
| 朗 | Melodious, Clear, Bright | ロウ | ほがらか | 10 |
| 結 | Tie, Bind, Contract | ケツ | むすぶ、ゆう、ゆわえる | 12 |
| 紀 | Chronicle, Account, Narrative | キ | 9 | |
| 松 | Pine Tree | ショウ | まつ | 8 |
| 株 | Stocks, Stump, Shares | かぶ | 10 | |
| 后 | Empress, Queen, After | コウ | 6 | |
| 裁 | Tailor, Judge, Decision | サイ | たつ、さばく | 12 |
| 就 | Concerning, Settle, Take Position | シュウ、ジュ | つく、つける | 12 |
| 看 | Watch Over, See | カン | 9 | |
| 宙 | Mid-air, Air, Space | チュウ | 8 | |
| 宗 | Religion, Sect, Denomination | シュウ、ソウ | 8 | |
| 己 | Self | コ、キ | おのれ | 3 |
| 舎 | Cottage, Inn, Hut | シャ | 8 | |
| 藤 | Wisteria | トウ | ふじ | 18 |
| 沢 | Swamp, Marsh, Brilliance | タク | さわ | 7 |
| 監 | Oversee, Official, Govt Office | カン | 15 | |
| 環 | Ring, Circle, Link | カン | 17 | |
| 岡 | Mount, Hill, Knoll | おか | 8 | |
| 撃 | Beat, Attack, Defeat | ゲキ | うつ | 15 |
| 佐 | Assistant, Help | サ | 7 | |
| 核 | Nucleus, Core, Kernel | カク | 10 | |
| 響 | Echo, Sound, Resound | キョウ | ひびく | 20 |
| 阪 | Heights, Slope | ハン | 7 | |
| 請 | Solicit, Invite, Ask | セイ、シン | こう、うける | 15 |
| 攻 | Aggression, Attack, Criticize | コウ | せめる | 7 |
| 崎 | Promontory, Cape, Spit | さき | 11 | |
| 催 | Sponsor, Hold (a Meeting), Give (a Dinner) | サイ | もよおす | 13 |
| 郎 | Son, Counter For Sons | ロウ | 9 | |
| 献 | Offering, Counter For Drinks, Present | ケン、コン | 13 | |
| 浜 | Seacoast, Beach, Seashore | ヒン | はま | 10 |
| 塁 | Bases, Fort, Rampart | ルイ | 12 | |
| 遣 | Dispatch, Despatch, Send | ケン | つかう、つかわす | 13 |
| 緊 | Tense, Solid, Hard | キン | 15 | |
| 江 | Creek, Inlet, Bay | コウ | え | 6 |
| 僚 | Colleague, Official, Companion | リョウ | 14 | |
| 吉 | Good Luck, Joy, Congratulations | キチ、キツ | 6 | |
| 踏 | Step, Trample, Carry Through | トウ | ふむ、ふまえる | 15 |
| 儀 | Ceremony, Rule, Affair | ギ | 15 | |
| 狙 | Aim At, Sight, Shadow | ソ | ねらう | 8 |
| 闘 | Fight, War | トウ | たたかう | 18 |
| 逮 | Apprehend, Chase | タイ | 11 | |
| 迫 | Urge, Force, Imminent | ハク | せまる | 8 |
| 聴 | Listen, Headstrong, Naughty | チョウ | きく | 17 |
| 締 | Tighten, Tie, Shut | テイ | しまる、しめる | 15 |
| 房 | Tassel, Tuft, Fringe | ボウ | ふさ | 8 |
| 撤 | Remove, Withdraw, Disarm | テツ | 15 | |
| 削 | Plane, Sharpen, Whittle | サク | けずる | 9 |
| 載 | Ride, Board, Get On | サイ | のせる、のる | 13 |
| 陣 | Camp, Battle Array, Ranks | ジン | 10 | |
| 奈 | Nara, What? | ナ | 8 | |
| 秀 | Excel, Excellence, Beauty | シュウ | ひいでる | 7 |
| 償 | Reparation, Make Up For, Recompense | ショウ | つぐなう | 17 |
| 拠 | Foothold, Based On, Follow | キョ、コ | 8 | |
| 塚 | Hillock, Mound | つか | 12 | |
| 致 | Doth, Do, Send | チ | いたす | 10 |
| 尾 | Tail, End, Counter For Fish | ビ | お | 7 |
| 鈴 | Small Bell, Buzzer | レイ、リン | すず | 13 |
| 盤 | Tray, Shallow Bowl, Platter | バン | 15 | |
| 伴 | Consort, Accompany, Bring With | ハン、バン | ともなう | 7 |
| 還 | Send Back, Return | カン | 16 | |
| 慮 | Prudence, Thought, Concern | リョ | 15 | |
| 沖 | Open Sea, Offing, Rise High Into Sky | チュウ | おき | 7 |
| 併 | Join, Get Together, Unite | ヘイ | あわせる | 8 |
| 埼 | Cape, Spit, Promontory | さい | 11 | |
| 奪 | Rob, Take By Force, Snatch Away | ダツ | うばう | 14 |
| 浦 | Bay, Creek, Inlet | うら | 10 | |
| 譲 | Defer, Turnover, Transfer | ジョウ | ゆずる | 20 |
| 称 | Appellation, Praise, Admire | ショウ | 10 | |
| 挑 | Challenge, Contend For, Make Love To | チョウ | いどむ | 9 |
| 控 | Withdraw, Draw In, Hold Back | コウ | ひかえる | 11 |
| 俊 | Sagacious, Genius, Excellence | シュン | 9 | |
| 診 | Checkup, Seeing, Diagnose | シン | みる | 12 |
| 撮 | Snapshot, Take Pictures | サツ | とる | 15 |
| 括 | Fasten, Tie Up, Arrest | カツ | 9 | |
| 津 | Haven, Port, Harbor | シン | つ | 9 |
| 稲 | Rice Plant | トウ | いね、いな | 14 |
| 裕 | Abundant, Rich, Fertile | ユウ | 12 | |
| 堅 | Strict, Hard, Solid | ケン | かたい | 12 |
| 訟 | Sue, Accuse | ショウ | 11 | |
| 戒 | Commandment | カイ | いましめる | 7 |
| 祉 | Welfare, Happiness | シ | 8 | |
| 誉 | Reputation, Praise, Honor | ヨ | ほまれ | 13 |
| 歓 | Delight, Joy | カン | 15 |
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