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