JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
接 — touch
- Reading
- セツ・ショウ・つ.ぐ
- Meaning
- touch; contact; adjoin; piece together
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
接 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is セツ・ショウ・つ.ぐ and it means touch; contact; adjoin; piece together. 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.
接 appears in everyday japanese words such as 密接 (related), 接ぐ (to join) and 接触 (touch).
Japanese words containing 接
Frequently asked questions
What does 接 mean in Japanese?
接 means touch; contact; adjoin; piece together in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 接 read?
接 is read セツ・ショウ・つ.ぐ. Reading it inside real words — 密接 and 接ぐ and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 接 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 接 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 接 in a word?
A common word containing 接 is 密接 (みっせつ) — "related". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 接 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 接 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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