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