JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

卓

卓 — eminent

Reading
タク
Meaning
eminent; table; desk; high
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

卓 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is タク and it means eminent; table; desk; high. 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.

卓 appears in everyday japanese words such as 食卓 (dining table).

Japanese words containing 卓

Frequently asked questions

What does 卓 mean in Japanese?

卓 means eminent; table; desk; high in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 卓 read?

卓 is read タク. Reading it inside real words — 食卓 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 卓 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 卓 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 卓 in a word?

A common word containing 卓 is 食卓 (しょくたく) — "dining table". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 卓 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 卓 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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