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