JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
及 — reach out
- Reading
- キュウ・およ.ぶ・およ.び・および・およ.ぼす
- Meaning
- reach out; exert; exercise; cause
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
及 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・およ.ぶ・およ.び・および・およ.ぼす and it means reach out; exert; exercise; cause. 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.
及 appears in everyday japanese words such as 及び (and), 及ぶ (to reach) and 追及 (gaining on).
Japanese words containing 及
Frequently asked questions
What does 及 mean in Japanese?
及 means reach out; exert; exercise; cause in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 及 read?
及 is read キュウ・およ.ぶ・およ.び・および・およ.ぼす. Reading it inside real words — 及び and 及ぶ and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 及 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 及 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 及 in a word?
A common word containing 及 is 及び (および) — "and". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 及 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 及 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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