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