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