JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
国 — country
- Reading
- コク・くに
- Meaning
- country
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
国 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is コク・くに and it means country. 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.
国 appears in everyday japanese words such as 国 (Country), 国交 (diplomatic relations) and 国土 (realm).
Japanese words containing 国
Frequently asked questions
What does 国 mean in Japanese?
国 means country in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 国 read?
国 is read コク・くに. Reading it inside real words — 国 and 国交 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 国 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 国 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 国 in a word?
A common word containing 国 is 国 (くに) — "Country". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 国 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 国 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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