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