JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
婚 — marriage
- Reading
- コン
- Meaning
- marriage
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
婚 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is コン and it means marriage. 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.
婚 appears in everyday japanese words such as 新婚 (newly-wed), 既婚 (marriage) and 未婚 (unmarried).
Japanese words containing 婚
Frequently asked questions
What does 婚 mean in Japanese?
婚 means marriage in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 婚 read?
婚 is read コン. Reading it inside real words — 新婚 and 既婚 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 婚 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 婚 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 婚 in a word?
A common word containing 婚 is 新婚 (しんこん) — "newly-wed". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 婚 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 婚 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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