JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
定 — determine
- Reading
- テイ・ジョウ・さだ.める・さだ.まる・さだ.か
- Meaning
- determine; fix; establish; decide
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
定 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is テイ・ジョウ・さだ.める・さだ.まる・さだ.か and it means determine; fix; establish; decide. 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.
定 appears in everyday japanese words such as 一定 (fixed), 判定 (judgement) and 制定 (enactment).
Japanese words containing 定
Frequently asked questions
What does 定 mean in Japanese?
定 means determine; fix; establish; decide in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 定 read?
定 is read テイ・ジョウ・さだ.める・さだ.まる・さだ.か. Reading it inside real words — 一定 and 判定 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 定 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 定 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 定 in a word?
A common word containing 定 is 一定 (いちじょう) — "fixed". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 定 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 定 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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