JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
他 — other
- Reading
- タ・ほか
- Meaning
- other; another; the others
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
他 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is タ・ほか and it means other; another; the others. 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.
他 appears in everyday japanese words such as 他 (other), 他人 (another person) and 他意 (ill will).
Japanese words containing 他
Frequently asked questions
What does 他 mean in Japanese?
他 means other; another; the others in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 他 read?
他 is read タ・ほか. Reading it inside real words — 他 and 他人 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 他 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 他 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 他 in a word?
A common word containing 他 is 他 (ほか) — "other". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 他 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 他 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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