JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
傾 — lean
- Reading
- ケイ・かたむ.く・かたむ.ける・かたぶ.く・かた.げる・かし.げる
- Meaning
- lean; incline; tilt; trend; wane; sink; ruin; bias
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
傾 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ケイ・かたむ.く・かたむ.ける・かたぶ.く・かた.げる・かし.げる and it means lean; incline; tilt; trend; wane; sink; ruin; bias. 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.
傾 appears in everyday japanese words such as 傾 (lean), 傾く (to incline toward) and 傾斜 (inclination).
Japanese words containing 傾
Frequently asked questions
What does 傾 mean in Japanese?
傾 means lean; incline; tilt; trend; wane; sink; ruin; bias in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 傾 read?
傾 is read ケイ・かたむ.く・かたむ.ける・かたぶ.く・かた.げる・かし.げる. Reading it inside real words — 傾 and 傾く and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 傾 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 傾 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 傾 in a word?
A common word containing 傾 is 傾 (けい) — "lean". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 傾 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 傾 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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