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