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