JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
廃 — abolish
- Reading
- ハイ・すた.れる・すた.る
- Meaning
- abolish; obsolete; cessation; discarding; abandon
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
廃 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ハイ・すた.れる・すた.る and it means abolish; obsolete; cessation; discarding; abandon. 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.
廃 appears in everyday japanese words such as 廃棄 (annullment), 廃止 (abolition) and 荒廃 (ruin).
Japanese words containing 廃
Frequently asked questions
What does 廃 mean in Japanese?
廃 means abolish; obsolete; cessation; discarding; abandon in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 廃 read?
廃 is read ハイ・すた.れる・すた.る. Reading it inside real words — 廃棄 and 廃止 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 廃 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 廃 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 廃 in a word?
A common word containing 廃 is 廃棄 (はいき) — "annullment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 廃 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 廃 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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