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