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