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