JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
境 — boundary
- Reading
- キョウ・ケイ・さかい
- Meaning
- boundary; border; region
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
境 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is キョウ・ケイ・さかい and it means boundary; border; region. 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.
境 appears in everyday japanese words such as 境 (border), 国境 (national or state border) and 境遇 (environment).
Japanese words containing 境
Frequently asked questions
What does 境 mean in Japanese?
境 means boundary; border; region in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 境 read?
境 is read キョウ・ケイ・さかい. Reading it inside real words — 境 and 国境 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 境 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 境 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 境 in a word?
A common word containing 境 is 境 (さかい) — "border". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 境 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 境 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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