JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

奎

奎 — star

Reading
ケイ・キ
Meaning
star; god of literature
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

奎 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケイ・キ and it means star; god of literature. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does 奎 mean in Japanese?

奎 means star; god of literature in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 奎 read?

奎 is read ケイ・キ. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 奎 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 奎 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 奎 in a word?

The example words below all contain 奎 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 奎 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 奎 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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