JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
加 — add
- Reading
- カ・くわ.える・くわ.わる
- Meaning
- add; addition; increase; join; include; Canada
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
加 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is カ・くわ.える・くわ.わる and it means add; addition; increase; join; include; Canada. 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.
加 appears in everyday japanese words such as 加入 (becoming a member), 加味 (seasoning) and 加工 (manufacturing).
Japanese words containing 加
Frequently asked questions
What does 加 mean in Japanese?
加 means add; addition; increase; join; include; Canada in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 加 read?
加 is read カ・くわ.える・くわ.わる. Reading it inside real words — 加入 and 加味 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 加 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 加 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 加 in a word?
A common word containing 加 is 加入 (かにゅう) — "becoming a member". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 加 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 加 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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