JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
据 — set
- Reading
- キョ・す.える・す.わる
- Meaning
- set; lay a foundation; install; equip; squat down; sit down
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
据 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キョ・す.える・す.わる and it means set; lay a foundation; install; equip; squat down; sit down. 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.
据 appears in everyday japanese words such as 据える (to set) and 据え付ける (to install).
Japanese words containing 据
Frequently asked questions
What does 据 mean in Japanese?
据 means set; lay a foundation; install; equip; squat down; sit down in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 据 read?
据 is read キョ・す.える・す.わる. Reading it inside real words — 据える and 据え付ける — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 据 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 据 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 据 in a word?
A common word containing 据 is 据える (すえる) — "to set". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 据 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 据 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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