JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
寛 — tolerant
- Reading
- カン・くつろ.ぐ・ひろ.い・ゆる.やか
- Meaning
- tolerant; leniency; generosity; relax; feel at home; be at ease; broadminded
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
寛 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カン・くつろ.ぐ・ひろ.い・ゆる.やか and it means tolerant; leniency; generosity; relax; feel at home; be at ease; broadminded. 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.
寛 appears in everyday japanese words such as 寛容 (forbearance).
Japanese words containing 寛
Frequently asked questions
What does 寛 mean in Japanese?
寛 means tolerant; leniency; generosity; relax; feel at home; be at ease; broadminded in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 寛 read?
寛 is read カン・くつろ.ぐ・ひろ.い・ゆる.やか. Reading it inside real words — 寛容 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 寛 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 寛 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 寛 in a word?
A common word containing 寛 is 寛容 (かんよう) — "forbearance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 寛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 寛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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