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