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