JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
句 — phrase
- Reading
- ク
- Meaning
- phrase; clause; sentence; passage; paragraph; counter for haiku
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
句 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ク and it means phrase; clause; sentence; passage; paragraph; counter for haiku. 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.
句 appears in everyday japanese words such as 句 (sentence), 佳句 (beautiful passage of literature) and 語句 (words).
Japanese words containing 句
Frequently asked questions
What does 句 mean in Japanese?
句 means phrase; clause; sentence; passage; paragraph; counter for haiku in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 句 read?
句 is read ク. Reading it inside real words — 句 and 佳句 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 句 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 句 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 句 in a word?
A common word containing 句 is 句 (く) — "sentence". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 句 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 句 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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