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