JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
惑 — beguile
- Reading
- ワク・まど.う
- Meaning
- beguile; delusion; perplexity
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
惑 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ワク・まど.う and it means beguile; delusion; perplexity. 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.
惑 appears in everyday japanese words such as 惑星 (planet), 疑惑 (doubt) and 誘惑 (temptation).
Japanese words containing 惑
Frequently asked questions
What does 惑 mean in Japanese?
惑 means beguile; delusion; perplexity in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 惑 read?
惑 is read ワク・まど.う. Reading it inside real words — 惑星 and 疑惑 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 惑 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 惑 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 惑 in a word?
A common word containing 惑 is 惑星 (わくせい) — "planet". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 惑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 惑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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