JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
柄 — design
- Reading
- ヘイ・がら・え・つか
- Meaning
- design; pattern; build; nature; character; handle; crank; grip; knob; shaft
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
柄 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヘイ・がら・え・つか and it means design; pattern; build; nature; character; handle; crank; grip; knob; shaft. 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.
柄 appears in everyday japanese words such as 柄 (handle), 事柄 (matter) and 人柄 (personality).
Japanese words containing 柄
Frequently asked questions
What does 柄 mean in Japanese?
柄 means design; pattern; build; nature; character; handle; crank; grip; knob; shaft in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 柄 read?
柄 is read ヘイ・がら・え・つか. Reading it inside real words — 柄 and 事柄 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 柄 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 柄 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 柄 in a word?
A common word containing 柄 is 柄 (え) — "handle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 柄 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 柄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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