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