JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
攻 — aggression
- Reading
- コウ・せ.める
- Meaning
- aggression; attack; criticize; polish
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
攻 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コウ・せ.める and it means aggression; attack; criticize; polish. 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.
攻 appears in everyday japanese words such as 攻め (attack), 専攻 (major subject) and 攻撃 (attack).
Japanese words containing 攻
Frequently asked questions
What does 攻 mean in Japanese?
攻 means aggression; attack; criticize; polish in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 攻 read?
攻 is read コウ・せ.める. Reading it inside real words — 攻め and 専攻 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 攻 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 攻 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 攻 in a word?
A common word containing 攻 is 攻め (せめ) — "attack". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 攻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 攻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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