JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
刊 — publish
- Reading
- カン
- Meaning
- publish; carve; engrave
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
刊 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カン and it means publish; carve; engrave. 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.
刊 appears in everyday japanese words such as 刊行 (publication), 創刊 (launching) and 季刊 (quarterly).
Japanese words containing 刊
Frequently asked questions
What does 刊 mean in Japanese?
刊 means publish; carve; engrave in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 刊 read?
刊 is read カン. Reading it inside real words — 刊行 and 創刊 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 刊 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 刊 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 刊 in a word?
A common word containing 刊 is 刊行 (かんこう) — "publication". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 刊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 刊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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