JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

啄

啄 — peck

Reading
タク・ツク・トク・ついば.む・つつ.く
Meaning
peck; pick up
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

啄 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is タク・ツク・トク・ついば.む・つつ.く and it means peck; pick up. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does 啄 mean in Japanese?

啄 means peck; pick up in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 啄 read?

啄 is read タク・ツク・トク・ついば.む・つつ.く. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 啄 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 啄 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 啄 in a word?

The example words below all contain 啄 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 啄 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 啄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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