JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
告 — revelation
- Reading
- コク・つ.げる
- Meaning
- revelation; tell; inform; announce
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
告 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is コク・つ.げる and it means revelation; tell; inform; announce. 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.
告 appears in everyday japanese words such as 勧告 (advice), 告白 (confession) and 布告 (edict).
Japanese words containing 告
Frequently asked questions
What does 告 mean in Japanese?
告 means revelation; tell; inform; announce in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 告 read?
告 is read コク・つ.げる. Reading it inside real words — 勧告 and 告白 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 告 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 告 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 告 in a word?
A common word containing 告 is 勧告 (かんこく) — "advice". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 告 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 告 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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