JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
企 — undertake
- Reading
- キ・くわだ.てる・たくら.む
- Meaning
- undertake; scheme; design; attempt; plan
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
企 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キ・くわだ.てる・たくら.む and it means undertake; scheme; design; attempt; plan. 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.
企 appears in everyday japanese words such as 企画 (planning) and 企業 (enterprise).
Japanese words containing 企
Frequently asked questions
What does 企 mean in Japanese?
企 means undertake; scheme; design; attempt; plan in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 企 read?
企 is read キ・くわだ.てる・たくら.む. Reading it inside real words — 企画 and 企業 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 企 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 企 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 企 in a word?
A common word containing 企 is 企画 (きかく) — "planning". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 企 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 企 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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