JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
摂 — vicarious
- Reading
- セツ・ショウ・おさ.める・かね.る・と.る
- Meaning
- vicarious; surrogate; act in addition to; take in; absorb
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
摂 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is セツ・ショウ・おさ.める・かね.る・と.る and it means vicarious; surrogate; act in addition to; take in; absorb. 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 摂 mean in Japanese?
摂 means vicarious; surrogate; act in addition to; take in; absorb in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 摂 read?
摂 is read セツ・ショウ・おさ.める・かね.る・と.る. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 摂 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 摂 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 摂 in a word?
The example words below all contain 摂 and are common Japanese vocabulary.
How do I learn 摂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 摂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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