JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
校 — exam
- Reading
- コウ・キョウ
- Meaning
- exam; school; printing; proof; correction
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
校 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is コウ・キョウ and it means exam; school; printing; proof; correction. 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.
校 appears in everyday japanese words such as 校 (-school), 母校 (alma mater) and 登校 (attendance).
Japanese words containing 校
Frequently asked questions
What does 校 mean in Japanese?
校 means exam; school; printing; proof; correction in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 校 read?
校 is read コウ・キョウ. Reading it inside real words — 校 and 母校 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 校 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 校 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 校 in a word?
A common word containing 校 is 校 (こう) — "-school". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 校 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 校 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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