JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
価 — value
- Reading
- カ・ケ・あたい
- Meaning
- value; price
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
価 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カ・ケ・あたい and it means value; price. 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.
価 appears in everyday japanese words such as 定価 (established price), 価値 (value) and 価格 (price).
Japanese words containing 価
Frequently asked questions
What does 価 mean in Japanese?
価 means value; price in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 価 read?
価 is read カ・ケ・あたい. Reading it inside real words — 定価 and 価値 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 価 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 価 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 価 in a word?
A common word containing 価 is 定価 (ていか) — "established price". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 価 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 価 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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