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