JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
介 — jammed in
- Reading
- カイ
- Meaning
- jammed in; shellfish; mediate; concern oneself with
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
介 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カイ and it means jammed in; shellfish; mediate; concern oneself with. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
介 appears in everyday japanese words such as 介入 (intervention), 介抱 (nursing) and 介護 (nursing).
Japanese words containing 介
Frequently asked questions
What does 介 mean in Japanese?
介 means jammed in; shellfish; mediate; concern oneself with in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 介 read?
介 is read カイ. Reading it inside real words — 介入 and 介抱 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 介 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 介 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 介 in a word?
A common word containing 介 is 介入 (かいにゅう) — "intervention". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 介 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 介 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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