JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
径 — diameter
- Reading
- ケイ・みち・こみち・さしわたし・ただちに
- Meaning
- diameter; path; method
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
径 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケイ・みち・こみち・さしわたし・ただちに and it means diameter; path; method. 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.
径 appears in everyday japanese words such as 半径 (radius) and 直径 (diameter).
Japanese words containing 径
Frequently asked questions
What does 径 mean in Japanese?
径 means diameter; path; method in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 径 read?
径 is read ケイ・みち・こみち・さしわたし・ただちに. Reading it inside real words — 半径 and 直径 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 径 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 径 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 径 in a word?
A common word containing 径 is 半径 (はんけい) — "radius". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 径 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 径 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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