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