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