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