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