JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
掘 — dig
- Reading
- クツ・ほ.る
- Meaning
- dig; delve; excavate
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
掘 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is クツ・ほ.る and it means dig; delve; excavate. 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.
掘 appears in everyday japanese words such as 採掘 (mining), 発掘 (excavation) and 掘る (to dig).
Japanese words containing 掘
Frequently asked questions
What does 掘 mean in Japanese?
掘 means dig; delve; excavate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 掘 read?
掘 is read クツ・ほ.る. Reading it inside real words — 採掘 and 発掘 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 掘 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 掘 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 掘 in a word?
A common word containing 掘 is 採掘 (さいくつ) — "mining". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 掘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 掘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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