JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
忌 — mourning
- Reading
- キ・い.む・い.み・い.まわしい
- Meaning
- mourning; abhor; detestable; death anniversary
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
忌 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キ・い.む・い.み・い.まわしい and it means mourning; abhor; detestable; death anniversary. 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does 忌 mean in Japanese?
忌 means mourning; abhor; detestable; death anniversary in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 忌 read?
忌 is read キ・い.む・い.み・い.まわしい. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 忌 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 忌 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 忌 in a word?
The example words below all contain 忌 and are common Japanese vocabulary.
How do I learn 忌 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 忌 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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