JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
推 — conjecture
- Reading
- スイ・お.す
- Meaning
- conjecture; infer; guess; suppose; support; push
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
推 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is スイ・お.す and it means conjecture; infer; guess; suppose; support; push. 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.
推 appears in everyday japanese words such as 推測 (guess), 推理 (reasoning) and 推進 (propulsion).
Japanese words containing 推
Frequently asked questions
What does 推 mean in Japanese?
推 means conjecture; infer; guess; suppose; support; push in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 推 read?
推 is read スイ・お.す. Reading it inside real words — 推測 and 推理 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 推 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 推 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 推 in a word?
A common word containing 推 is 推測 (すいそく) — "guess". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 推 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 推 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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