JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

宜

宜 — best regards

Reading
ギ・よろ.しい・よろ.しく
Meaning
best regards; good
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

宜 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ギ・よろ.しい・よろ.しく and it means best regards; good. 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.

宜 appears in everyday japanese words such as 便宜 (convenience), 適宜 (suitability) and 宜しく (well).

Japanese words containing 宜

Frequently asked questions

What does 宜 mean in Japanese?

宜 means best regards; good in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 宜 read?

宜 is read ギ・よろ.しい・よろ.しく. Reading it inside real words — 便宜 and 適宜 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 宜 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 宜 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 宜 in a word?

A common word containing 宜 is 便宜 (べんぎ) — "convenience". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 宜 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 宜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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