JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
即 — instant
- Reading
- ソク・つ.く・つ.ける・すなわ.ち
- Meaning
- instant; namely; as is; conform; agree; adapt
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
即 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソク・つ.く・つ.ける・すなわ.ち and it means instant; namely; as is; conform; agree; adapt. 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.
即 appears in everyday japanese words such as 即ち (that is), 即する (to conform to) and 即座に (immediately).
Japanese words containing 即
Frequently asked questions
What does 即 mean in Japanese?
即 means instant; namely; as is; conform; agree; adapt in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 即 read?
即 is read ソク・つ.く・つ.ける・すなわ.ち. Reading it inside real words — 即ち and 即する and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 即 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 即 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 即 in a word?
A common word containing 即 is 即ち (すなわち) — "that is". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 即 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 即 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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