JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
以 — by means of
- Reading
- イ・もっ.て
- Meaning
- by means of; because; in view of; compared with
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
以 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is イ・もっ.て and it means by means of; because; in view of; compared 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.
以 appears in everyday japanese words such as 以て (with), 以後 (after this) and 以降 (on and after).
Japanese words containing 以
Frequently asked questions
What does 以 mean in Japanese?
以 means by means of; because; in view of; compared with in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 以 read?
以 is read イ・もっ.て. Reading it inside real words — 以て and 以後 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 以 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 以 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 以 in a word?
A common word containing 以 is 以て (もって) — "with". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 以 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 以 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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