JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
彼 — he
- Reading
- ヒ・かれ・かの・か.の
- Meaning
- he; that; the
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
彼 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヒ・かれ・かの・か.の and it means he; that; the. 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.
彼 appears in everyday japanese words such as 彼 (he), 彼の (that over there) and 彼処 (there).
Japanese words containing 彼
Frequently asked questions
What does 彼 mean in Japanese?
彼 means he; that; the in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 彼 read?
彼 is read ヒ・かれ・かの・か.の. Reading it inside real words — 彼 and 彼の and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 彼 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 彼 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 彼 in a word?
A common word containing 彼 is 彼 (かれ) — "he". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 彼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 彼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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