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