JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
楼 — watchtower
- Reading
- ロウ・たかどの
- Meaning
- watchtower; lookout; high building
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
楼 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ロウ・たかどの and it means watchtower; lookout; high building. 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does 楼 mean in Japanese?
楼 means watchtower; lookout; high building in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 楼 read?
楼 is read ロウ・たかどの. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 楼 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 楼 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 楼 in a word?
The example words below all contain 楼 and are common Japanese vocabulary.
How do I learn 楼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 楼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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