JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
億 — hundred million
- Reading
- オク
- Meaning
- hundred million; 10\*\*8
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
億 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is オク and it means hundred million; 10\*\*8. 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.
億 appears in everyday japanese words such as 億 (one hundred million).
Japanese words containing 億
Frequently asked questions
What does 億 mean in Japanese?
億 means hundred million; 10\*\*8 in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 億 read?
億 is read オク. Reading it inside real words — 億 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 億 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 億 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 億 in a word?
A common word containing 億 is 億 (おく) — "one hundred million". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 億 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 億 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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