JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
協 — co-
- Reading
- キョウ
- Meaning
- co-; cooperation
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
協 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is キョウ and it means co-; cooperation. 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.
協 appears in everyday japanese words such as 協会 (association), 協定 (arrangement) and 協調 (co-operation).
Japanese words containing 協
Frequently asked questions
What does 協 mean in Japanese?
協 means co-; cooperation in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 協 read?
協 is read キョウ. Reading it inside real words — 協会 and 協定 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 協 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 協 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 協 in a word?
A common word containing 協 is 協会 (きょうかい) — "association". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 協 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 協 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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