JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
懸 — state of suspension
- Reading
- ケン・ケ・か.ける・か.かる
- Meaning
- state of suspension; hang; depend; consult; distant; far apart
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
懸 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケン・ケ・か.ける・か.かる and it means state of suspension; hang; depend; consult; distant; far apart. 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.
懸 appears in everyday japanese words such as 懸賞 (offering prizes) and 一生懸命 (with utmost effort).
Japanese words containing 懸
Frequently asked questions
What does 懸 mean in Japanese?
懸 means state of suspension; hang; depend; consult; distant; far apart in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 懸 read?
懸 is read ケン・ケ・か.ける・か.かる. Reading it inside real words — 懸賞 and 一生懸命 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 懸 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 懸 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 懸 in a word?
A common word containing 懸 is 懸賞 (けんしょう) — "offering prizes". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 懸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 懸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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