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