JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
器 — utensil
- Reading
- キ・うつわ
- Meaning
- utensil; vessel; receptacle; implement; instrument; ability; container; tool; set
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
器 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キ・うつわ and it means utensil; vessel; receptacle; implement; instrument; ability; container; tool; set. 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.
器 appears in everyday japanese words such as 器 (bowl), 兵器 (arms) and 器官 (organ).
Japanese words containing 器
Frequently asked questions
What does 器 mean in Japanese?
器 means utensil; vessel; receptacle; implement; instrument; ability; container; tool; set in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 器 read?
器 is read キ・うつわ. Reading it inside real words — 器 and 兵器 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 器 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 器 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 器 in a word?
A common word containing 器 is 器 (うつわ) — "bowl". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 器 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 器 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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