JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

捷

捷 — victory

Reading
ショウ・ソウ・はや.い
Meaning
victory; fast
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

捷 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・ソウ・はや.い and it means victory; fast. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does 捷 mean in Japanese?

捷 means victory; fast in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 捷 read?

捷 is read ショウ・ソウ・はや.い. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 捷 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 捷 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 捷 in a word?

The example words below all contain 捷 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 捷 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 捷 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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