JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
割 — proportion
- Reading
- カツ・わ.る・わり・わ.り・わ.れる・さ.く
- Meaning
- proportion; comparatively; divide; cut; separate; split
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
割 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is カツ・わ.る・わり・わ.り・わ.れる・さ.く and it means proportion; comparatively; divide; cut; separate; split. 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.
割 appears in everyday japanese words such as 割 (divide), 割と (relatively) and 割引 (discount).
Japanese words containing 割
Frequently asked questions
What does 割 mean in Japanese?
割 means proportion; comparatively; divide; cut; separate; split in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 割 read?
割 is read カツ・わ.る・わり・わ.り・わ.れる・さ.く. Reading it inside real words — 割 and 割と and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 割 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 割 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 割 in a word?
A common word containing 割 is 割 (かつ) — "divide". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 割 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 割 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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