JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
案 — plan
- Reading
- アン・つくえ
- Meaning
- plan; suggestion; draft; ponder; fear; proposition; idea; expectation; worry; table; bench
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
案 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is アン・つくえ and it means plan; suggestion; draft; ponder; fear; proposition; idea; expectation; worry; table; bench. 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.
案 appears in everyday japanese words such as 案 (plan), 法案 (bill) and 議案 (legislative bill).
Japanese words containing 案
Frequently asked questions
What does 案 mean in Japanese?
案 means plan; suggestion; draft; ponder; fear; proposition; idea; expectation; worry; table; bench in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 案 read?
案 is read アン・つくえ. Reading it inside real words — 案 and 法案 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 案 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 案 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 案 in a word?
A common word containing 案 is 案 (あん) — "plan". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 案 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 案 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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