JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
拘 — arrest
- Reading
- コウ・かか.わる
- Meaning
- arrest; seize; concerned; adhere to; despite
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
拘 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コウ・かか.わる and it means arrest; seize; concerned; adhere to; despite. 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.
拘 appears in everyday japanese words such as 拘束 (restriction) and にも拘らず (in spite of).
Japanese words containing 拘
Frequently asked questions
What does 拘 mean in Japanese?
拘 means arrest; seize; concerned; adhere to; despite in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 拘 read?
拘 is read コウ・かか.わる. Reading it inside real words — 拘束 and にも拘らず — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 拘 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 拘 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 拘 in a word?
A common word containing 拘 is 拘束 (こうそく) — "restriction". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 拘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 拘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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