JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
居 — reside
- Reading
- キョ・コ・い.る・\~い・お.る
- Meaning
- reside; to be; exist; live with
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
居 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is キョ・コ・い.る・\~い・お.る and it means reside; to be; exist; live with. 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.
居 appears in everyday japanese words such as 同居 (living together), 居住 (residence) and 皇居 (Imperial Palace).
Japanese words containing 居
Frequently asked questions
What does 居 mean in Japanese?
居 means reside; to be; exist; live with in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 居 read?
居 is read キョ・コ・い.る・\~い・お.る. Reading it inside real words — 同居 and 居住 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 居 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 居 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 居 in a word?
A common word containing 居 is 同居 (どうきょ) — "living together". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 居 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 居 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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