JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
季 — seasons
- Reading
- キ
- Meaning
- seasons
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
季 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is キ and it means seasons. 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.
季 appears in everyday japanese words such as 季刊 (quarterly), 四季 (four seasons) and 季節 (season).
Japanese words containing 季
Frequently asked questions
What does 季 mean in Japanese?
季 means seasons in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 季 read?
季 is read キ. Reading it inside real words — 季刊 and 四季 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 季 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 季 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 季 in a word?
A common word containing 季 is 季刊 (きかん) — "quarterly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 季 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 季 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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