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