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