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