JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
却 — instead
- Reading
- キャク・かえ.って・しりぞ.く・しりぞ.ける
- Meaning
- instead; on the contrary; rather; step back; withdraw; retreat
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
却 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キャク・かえ.って・しりぞ.く・しりぞ.ける and it means instead; on the contrary; rather; step back; withdraw; retreat. 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.
却 appears in everyday japanese words such as 却って (on the contrary).
Japanese words containing 却
Frequently asked questions
What does 却 mean in Japanese?
却 means instead; on the contrary; rather; step back; withdraw; retreat in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 却 read?
却 is read キャク・かえ.って・しりぞ.く・しりぞ.ける. Reading it inside real words — 却って — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 却 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 却 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 却 in a word?
A common word containing 却 is 却って (かえって) — "on the contrary". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 却 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 却 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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