JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
倹 — frugal
- Reading
- ケン・つま.しい・つづまやか
- Meaning
- frugal; economy; thrifty
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
倹 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケン・つま.しい・つづまやか and it means frugal; economy; thrifty. 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.
倹 appears in everyday japanese words such as 倹約 (thrift).
Japanese words containing 倹
Frequently asked questions
What does 倹 mean in Japanese?
倹 means frugal; economy; thrifty in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 倹 read?
倹 is read ケン・つま.しい・つづまやか. Reading it inside real words — 倹約 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 倹 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 倹 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 倹 in a word?
A common word containing 倹 is 倹約 (けんやく) — "thrift". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 倹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 倹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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