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