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