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