JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
功 — achievement
- Reading
- コウ・ク・いさお
- Meaning
- achievement; merits; success; honor; credit
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
功 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コウ・ク・いさお and it means achievement; merits; success; honor; credit. 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.
功 appears in everyday japanese words such as 功績 (achievements) and 成功 (success).
Japanese words containing 功
Frequently asked questions
What does 功 mean in Japanese?
功 means achievement; merits; success; honor; credit in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 功 read?
功 is read コウ・ク・いさお. Reading it inside real words — 功績 and 成功 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 功 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 功 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 功 in a word?
A common word containing 功 is 功績 (こうせき) — "achievements". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 功 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 功 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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