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