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