JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
候 — climate
- Reading
- コウ・そうろう
- Meaning
- climate; season; weather; wait for; expect
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
候 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is コウ・そうろう and it means climate; season; weather; wait for; expect. 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.
候 appears in everyday japanese words such as 候補 (candidacy), 天候 (weather) and 気候 (climate).
Japanese words containing 候
Frequently asked questions
What does 候 mean in Japanese?
候 means climate; season; weather; wait for; expect in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 候 read?
候 is read コウ・そうろう. Reading it inside real words — 候補 and 天候 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 候 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 候 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 候 in a word?
A common word containing 候 is 候補 (こうほ) — "candidacy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 候 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 候 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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