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