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