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