JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

昂

昂 — rise

Reading
コウ・ゴウ・あ.がる・たか.い・たか.ぶる
Meaning
rise
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

昂 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コウ・ゴウ・あ.がる・たか.い・たか.ぶる and it means rise. 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 昂 mean in Japanese?

昂 means rise in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 昂 read?

昂 is read コウ・ゴウ・あ.がる・たか.い・たか.ぶる. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 昂 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 昂 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 昂 in a word?

The example words below all contain 昂 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 昂 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 昂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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