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