JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
措 — set aside
- Reading
- ソ・お.く
- Meaning
- set aside; give up; suspend; discontinue; lay aside; except
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
措 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソ・お.く and it means set aside; give up; suspend; discontinue; lay aside; except. 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.
措 appears in everyday japanese words such as 措置 (measure).
Japanese words containing 措
Frequently asked questions
What does 措 mean in Japanese?
措 means set aside; give up; suspend; discontinue; lay aside; except in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 措 read?
措 is read ソ・お.く. Reading it inside real words — 措置 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 措 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 措 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 措 in a word?
A common word containing 措 is 措置 (そち) — "measure". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 措 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 措 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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