JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
勘 — intuition
- Reading
- カン
- Meaning
- intuition; perception; check; compare; sixth sense
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
勘 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カン and it means intuition; perception; check; compare; sixth sense. 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.
勘 appears in everyday japanese words such as 勘 (perception), 勘弁 (pardon) and 勘定 (calculation).
Japanese words containing 勘
Frequently asked questions
What does 勘 mean in Japanese?
勘 means intuition; perception; check; compare; sixth sense in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 勘 read?
勘 is read カン. Reading it inside real words — 勘 and 勘弁 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 勘 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 勘 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 勘 in a word?
A common word containing 勘 is 勘 (かん) — "perception". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 勘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 勘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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