JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
客 — guest
- Reading
- キャク・カク
- Meaning
- guest; visitor; customer; client
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
客 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is キャク・カク and it means guest; visitor; customer; client. 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.
客 appears in everyday japanese words such as 客 (guest), 乗客 (passenger) and 客観 (objective).
Japanese words containing 客
Frequently asked questions
What does 客 mean in Japanese?
客 means guest; visitor; customer; client in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 客 read?
客 is read キャク・カク. Reading it inside real words — 客 and 乗客 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 客 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 客 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 客 in a word?
A common word containing 客 is 客 (きゃく) — "guest". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 客 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 客 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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