JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
偶 — accidentally
- Reading
- グウ・たま
- Meaning
- accidentally; even number; couple; man & wife; same kind
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
偶 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is グウ・たま and it means accidentally; even number; couple; man & wife; same kind. 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.
偶 appears in everyday japanese words such as 偶 (even number), 偶に (occasionally) and 偶数 (even number).
Japanese words containing 偶
Frequently asked questions
What does 偶 mean in Japanese?
偶 means accidentally; even number; couple; man & wife; same kind in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 偶 read?
偶 is read グウ・たま. Reading it inside real words — 偶 and 偶に and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 偶 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 偶 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 偶 in a word?
A common word containing 偶 is 偶 (たま) — "even number". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 偶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 偶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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