JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
暦 — calendar
- Reading
- レキ・こよみ・りゃく
- Meaning
- calendar; almanac
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
暦 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is レキ・こよみ・りゃく and it means calendar; almanac. 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.
暦 appears in everyday japanese words such as 暦 (calendar), 還暦 (60th birthday) and 西暦 (Christian Era).
Japanese words containing 暦
Frequently asked questions
What does 暦 mean in Japanese?
暦 means calendar; almanac in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 暦 read?
暦 is read レキ・こよみ・りゃく. Reading it inside real words — 暦 and 還暦 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 暦 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 暦 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 暦 in a word?
A common word containing 暦 is 暦 (こよみ) — "calendar". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 暦 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 暦 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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