JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
巨 — gigantic
- Reading
- キョ
- Meaning
- gigantic; big; large; great
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
巨 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is キョ and it means gigantic; big; large; great. 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.
巨 appears in everyday japanese words such as 巨 (big) and 巨大 (huge).
Japanese words containing 巨
Frequently asked questions
What does 巨 mean in Japanese?
巨 means gigantic; big; large; great in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 巨 read?
巨 is read キョ. Reading it inside real words — 巨 and 巨大 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 巨 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 巨 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 巨 in a word?
A common word containing 巨 is 巨 (こ) — "big". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 巨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 巨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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