JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
厄 — unlucky
- Reading
- ヤク
- Meaning
- unlucky; misfortune; bad luck; disaster
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
厄 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヤク and it means unlucky; misfortune; bad luck; disaster. 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.
厄 appears in everyday japanese words such as 厄介 (trouble).
Japanese words containing 厄
Frequently asked questions
What does 厄 mean in Japanese?
厄 means unlucky; misfortune; bad luck; disaster in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 厄 read?
厄 is read ヤク. Reading it inside real words — 厄介 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 厄 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 厄 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 厄 in a word?
A common word containing 厄 is 厄介 (やっかい) — "trouble". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 厄 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 厄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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