JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
己 — self
- Reading
- コ・キ・おのれ・つちのと・な
- Meaning
- self
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
己 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コ・キ・おのれ・つちのと・な and it means self. 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.
己 appears in everyday japanese words such as 自己 (self).
Japanese words containing 己
Frequently asked questions
What does 己 mean in Japanese?
己 means self in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 己 read?
己 is read コ・キ・おのれ・つちのと・な. Reading it inside real words — 自己 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 己 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 己 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 己 in a word?
A common word containing 己 is 自己 (じこ) — "self". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 己 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 己 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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