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