JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
徹 — penetrate
- Reading
- テツ
- Meaning
- penetrate; clear; pierce; strike home; sit up
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
徹 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is テツ and it means penetrate; clear; pierce; strike home; sit up. 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.
徹 appears in everyday japanese words such as 徹夜 (all night), 徹底 (thoroughness) and 徹する (to sink in).
Japanese words containing 徹
Frequently asked questions
What does 徹 mean in Japanese?
徹 means penetrate; clear; pierce; strike home; sit up in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 徹 read?
徹 is read テツ. Reading it inside real words — 徹夜 and 徹底 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 徹 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 徹 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 徹 in a word?
A common word containing 徹 is 徹夜 (てつや) — "all night". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 徹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 徹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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