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