JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
属 — belong
- Reading
- ゾク・ショク・さかん・つく・やから
- Meaning
- belong; genus; subordinate official; affiliated
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
属 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ゾク・ショク・さかん・つく・やから and it means belong; genus; subordinate official; affiliated. 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.
属 appears in everyday japanese words such as 付属 (attached), 所属 (attached to) and 附属 (attached).
Japanese words containing 属
Frequently asked questions
What does 属 mean in Japanese?
属 means belong; genus; subordinate official; affiliated in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 属 read?
属 is read ゾク・ショク・さかん・つく・やから. Reading it inside real words — 付属 and 所属 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 属 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 属 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 属 in a word?
A common word containing 属 is 付属 (ふぞく) — "attached". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 属 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 属 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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