JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
摘 — pinch
- Reading
- テキ・つ.む
- Meaning
- pinch; pick; pluck; trim; clip; summarize
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
摘 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is テキ・つ.む and it means pinch; pick; pluck; trim; clip; summarize. 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.
摘 appears in everyday japanese words such as 指摘 (pointing out) and 摘む (to pinch).
Japanese words containing 摘
Frequently asked questions
What does 摘 mean in Japanese?
摘 means pinch; pick; pluck; trim; clip; summarize in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 摘 read?
摘 is read テキ・つ.む. Reading it inside real words — 指摘 and 摘む — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 摘 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 摘 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 摘 in a word?
A common word containing 摘 is 指摘 (してき) — "pointing out". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 摘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 摘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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