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