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