JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
威 — intimidate
- Reading
- イ・おど.す・おど.し・おど.かす
- Meaning
- intimidate; dignity; majesty; menace; threaten
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
威 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is イ・おど.す・おど.し・おど.かす and it means intimidate; dignity; majesty; menace; threaten. 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.
威 appears in everyday japanese words such as 威力 (power), 権威 (authority) and 威張る (to be proud).
Japanese words containing 威
Frequently asked questions
What does 威 mean in Japanese?
威 means intimidate; dignity; majesty; menace; threaten in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 威 read?
威 is read イ・おど.す・おど.し・おど.かす. Reading it inside real words — 威力 and 権威 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 威 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 威 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 威 in a word?
A common word containing 威 is 威力 (いりょく) — "power". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 威 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 威 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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