JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
械 — contraption
- Reading
- カイ・かせ
- Meaning
- contraption; fetter; machine; instrument
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
械 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カイ・かせ and it means contraption; fetter; machine; instrument. 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.
械 appears in everyday japanese words such as 器械 (instrument) and 機械 (machine).
Japanese words containing 械
Frequently asked questions
What does 械 mean in Japanese?
械 means contraption; fetter; machine; instrument in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 械 read?
械 is read カイ・かせ. Reading it inside real words — 器械 and 機械 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 械 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 械 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 械 in a word?
A common word containing 械 is 器械 (きかい) — "instrument". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 械 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 械 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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