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