JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
括 — fasten
- Reading
- カツ・くく.る
- Meaning
- fasten; tie up; arrest; constrict
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
括 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カツ・くく.る and it means fasten; tie up; arrest; constrict. 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.
括 appears in everyday japanese words such as 一括 (all together) and 括弧 (parenthesis).
Japanese words containing 括
Frequently asked questions
What does 括 mean in Japanese?
括 means fasten; tie up; arrest; constrict in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 括 read?
括 is read カツ・くく.る. Reading it inside real words — 一括 and 括弧 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 括 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 括 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 括 in a word?
A common word containing 括 is 一括 (いっかつ) — "all together". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 括 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 括 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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