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