JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
治 — reign
- Reading
- ジ・チ・おさ.める・おさ.まる・なお.る・なお.す
- Meaning
- reign; be at peace; calm down; subdue; quell; govt; cure; heal; rule; conserve
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
治 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ジ・チ・おさ.める・おさ.まる・なお.る・なお.す and it means reign; be at peace; calm down; subdue; quell; govt; cure; heal; rule; conserve. 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.
治 appears in everyday japanese words such as 治安 (public order), 治療 (medical treatment) and 統治 (rule).
Japanese words containing 治
Frequently asked questions
What does 治 mean in Japanese?
治 means reign; be at peace; calm down; subdue; quell; govt; cure; heal; rule; conserve in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 治 read?
治 is read ジ・チ・おさ.める・おさ.まる・なお.る・なお.す. Reading it inside real words — 治安 and 治療 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 治 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 治 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 治 in a word?
A common word containing 治 is 治安 (ちあん) — "public order". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 治 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 治 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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