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