JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
格 — status
- Reading
- カク・コウ・キャク・ゴウ
- Meaning
- status; rank; capacity; character; case (law
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
格 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is カク・コウ・キャク・ゴウ and it means status; rank; capacity; character; case (law. 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.
格 appears in everyday japanese words such as 格 (status), 人格 (personality) and 体格 (physique).
Japanese words containing 格
Frequently asked questions
What does 格 mean in Japanese?
格 means status; rank; capacity; character; case (law in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 格 read?
格 is read カク・コウ・キャク・ゴウ. Reading it inside real words — 格 and 人格 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 格 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 格 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 格 in a word?
A common word containing 格 is 格 (かく) — "status". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 格 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 格 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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