JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
欄 — column
- Reading
- ラン・てすり
- Meaning
- column; handrail; blank; space
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
欄 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ラン・てすり and it means column; handrail; blank; space. 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.
欄 appears in everyday japanese words such as 欄 (column of text).
Japanese words containing 欄
Frequently asked questions
What does 欄 mean in Japanese?
欄 means column; handrail; blank; space in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 欄 read?
欄 is read ラン・てすり. Reading it inside real words — 欄 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 欄 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 欄 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 欄 in a word?
A common word containing 欄 is 欄 (らん) — "column of text". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 欄 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 欄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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