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