JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
勧 — persuade
- Reading
- カン・ケン・すす.める
- Meaning
- persuade; recommend; advise; encourage; offer
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
勧 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カン・ケン・すす.める and it means persuade; recommend; advise; encourage; offer. 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.
勧 appears in everyday japanese words such as 勧め (recommendation), 勧告 (advice) and 勧誘 (invitation).
Japanese words containing 勧
Frequently asked questions
What does 勧 mean in Japanese?
勧 means persuade; recommend; advise; encourage; offer in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 勧 read?
勧 is read カン・ケン・すす.める. Reading it inside real words — 勧め and 勧告 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 勧 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 勧 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 勧 in a word?
A common word containing 勧 is 勧め (すすめ) — "recommendation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 勧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 勧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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