JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
削 — plane
- Reading
- サク・けず.る・はつ.る・そ.ぐ
- Meaning
- plane; sharpen; whittle; pare; shave
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
削 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is サク・けず.る・はつ.る・そ.ぐ and it means plane; sharpen; whittle; pare; shave. 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.
削 appears in everyday japanese words such as 削減 (cut), 削る (to cut down little by little) and 削除 (elimination).
Japanese words containing 削
Frequently asked questions
What does 削 mean in Japanese?
削 means plane; sharpen; whittle; pare; shave in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 削 read?
削 is read サク・けず.る・はつ.る・そ.ぐ. Reading it inside real words — 削減 and 削る and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 削 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 削 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 削 in a word?
A common word containing 削 is 削減 (さくげん) — "cut". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 削 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 削 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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