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