JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
屈 — yield
- Reading
- クツ・かが.む・かが.める
- Meaning
- yield; bend; flinch; submit
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
屈 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is クツ・かが.む・かが.める and it means yield; bend; flinch; submit. 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.
屈 appears in everyday japanese words such as 屈折 (bending), 理屈 (theory) and 窮屈 (narrow).
Japanese words containing 屈
Frequently asked questions
What does 屈 mean in Japanese?
屈 means yield; bend; flinch; submit in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 屈 read?
屈 is read クツ・かが.む・かが.める. Reading it inside real words — 屈折 and 理屈 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 屈 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 屈 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 屈 in a word?
A common word containing 屈 is 屈折 (くっせつ) — "bending". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 屈 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 屈 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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