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