JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
依 — reliant
- Reading
- イ・エ・よ.る
- Meaning
- reliant; depend on; consequently; therefore; due to
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
依 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is イ・エ・よ.る and it means reliant; depend on; consequently; therefore; due to. 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.
依 appears in everyday japanese words such as 依 (depending on), 依存 (dependence) and 依然 (still).
Japanese words containing 依
Frequently asked questions
What does 依 mean in Japanese?
依 means reliant; depend on; consequently; therefore; due to in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 依 read?
依 is read イ・エ・よ.る. Reading it inside real words — 依 and 依存 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 依 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 依 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 依 in a word?
A common word containing 依 is 依 (い) — "depending on". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 依 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 依 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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