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