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