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