JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
北 — north
- Reading
- ホク・きた
- Meaning
- north
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
北 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ホク・きた and it means north. 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.
北 appears in everyday japanese words such as 北 (North), 北極 (North Pole) and 南北 (south and north).
Japanese words containing 北
Frequently asked questions
What does 北 mean in Japanese?
北 means north in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 北 read?
北 is read ホク・きた. Reading it inside real words — 北 and 北極 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 北 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 北 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 北 in a word?
A common word containing 北 is 北 (きた) — "North". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 北 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 北 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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