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