JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
干 — dry
- Reading
- カン・ほ.す・ほ.し\~・\~ぼ.し・ひ.る
- Meaning
- dry; parch; ebb; recede; interfere; intercede
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
干 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カン・ほ.す・ほ.し\~・\~ぼ.し・ひ.る and it means dry; parch; ebb; recede; interfere; intercede. 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.
干 appears in everyday japanese words such as 干渉 (interference), 梅干 (dried plum) and 若干 (some).
Japanese words containing 干
Frequently asked questions
What does 干 mean in Japanese?
干 means dry; parch; ebb; recede; interfere; intercede in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 干 read?
干 is read カン・ほ.す・ほ.し\~・\~ぼ.し・ひ.る. Reading it inside real words — 干渉 and 梅干 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 干 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 干 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 干 in a word?
A common word containing 干 is 干渉 (かんしょう) — "interference". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 干 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 干 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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