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