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