JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
履 — perform
- Reading
- リ・は.く
- Meaning
- perform; complete; footgear; shoes; boots; put on
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
履 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is リ・は.く and it means perform; complete; footgear; shoes; boots; put on. 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.
履 appears in everyday japanese words such as 履歴 (personal history), 草履 (zoori) and 履く (to wear).
Japanese words containing 履
Frequently asked questions
What does 履 mean in Japanese?
履 means perform; complete; footgear; shoes; boots; put on in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 履 read?
履 is read リ・は.く. Reading it inside real words — 履歴 and 草履 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 履 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 履 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 履 in a word?
A common word containing 履 is 履歴 (りれき) — "personal history". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 履 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 履 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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