JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
各 — each
- Reading
- カク・おのおの
- Meaning
- each; every; either
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
各 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カク・おのおの and it means each; every; either. 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.
各 appears in everyday japanese words such as 各 (each), 各々 (each) and 各種 (every kind).
Japanese words containing 各
Frequently asked questions
What does 各 mean in Japanese?
各 means each; every; either in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 各 read?
各 is read カク・おのおの. Reading it inside real words — 各 and 各々 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 各 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 各 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 各 in a word?
A common word containing 各 is 各 (おのおの) — "each". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 各 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 各 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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