JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
就 — concerning
- Reading
- シュウ・ジュ・つ.く・つ.ける
- Meaning
- concerning; settle; take position; depart; study; per
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
就 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シュウ・ジュ・つ.く・つ.ける and it means concerning; settle; take position; depart; study; per. 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.
就 appears in everyday japanese words such as 就業 (employment), 就任 (inauguration) and 就く (to settle in).
Japanese words containing 就
Frequently asked questions
What does 就 mean in Japanese?
就 means concerning; settle; take position; depart; study; per in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 就 read?
就 is read シュウ・ジュ・つ.く・つ.ける. Reading it inside real words — 就業 and 就任 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 就 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 就 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 就 in a word?
A common word containing 就 is 就業 (しゅうぎょう) — "employment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 就 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 就 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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