JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
執 — tenacious
- Reading
- シツ・シュウ・と.る
- Meaning
- tenacious; take hold; grasp; take to heart
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
執 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シツ・シュウ・と.る and it means tenacious; take hold; grasp; take to heart. 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.
執 appears in everyday japanese words such as 執着 (attachment) and 執筆 (writing).
Japanese words containing 執
Frequently asked questions
What does 執 mean in Japanese?
執 means tenacious; take hold; grasp; take to heart in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 執 read?
執 is read シツ・シュウ・と.る. Reading it inside real words — 執着 and 執筆 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 執 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 執 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 執 in a word?
A common word containing 執 is 執着 (しゅうじゃく) — "attachment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 執 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 執 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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