JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
幹 — tree trunk
- Reading
- カン・みき
- Meaning
- tree trunk; main part; talent; capability
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
幹 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カン・みき and it means tree trunk; main part; talent; capability. 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.
幹 appears in everyday japanese words such as 幹 (trunk), 幹線 (main line) and 幹部 (management).
Japanese words containing 幹
Frequently asked questions
What does 幹 mean in Japanese?
幹 means tree trunk; main part; talent; capability in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 幹 read?
幹 is read カン・みき. Reading it inside real words — 幹 and 幹線 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 幹 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 幹 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 幹 in a word?
A common word containing 幹 is 幹 (かん) — "trunk". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 幹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 幹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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