JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
棄 — abandon
- Reading
- キ・す.てる
- Meaning
- abandon; throw away; discard; resign; reject; sacrifice
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
棄 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キ・す.てる and it means abandon; throw away; discard; resign; reject; sacrifice. 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.
棄 appears in everyday japanese words such as 廃棄 (annullment), 放棄 (abandonment) and 棄権 (abstain from voting).
Japanese words containing 棄
Frequently asked questions
What does 棄 mean in Japanese?
棄 means abandon; throw away; discard; resign; reject; sacrifice in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 棄 read?
棄 is read キ・す.てる. Reading it inside real words — 廃棄 and 放棄 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 棄 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 棄 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 棄 in a word?
A common word containing 棄 is 廃棄 (はいき) — "annullment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 棄 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 棄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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