JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
活 — lively
- Reading
- カツ・い.きる・い.かす・い.ける
- Meaning
- lively; resuscitation; being helped; living
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
活 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is カツ・い.きる・い.かす・い.ける and it means lively; resuscitation; being helped; living. 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.
活 appears in everyday japanese words such as 復活 (revival), 活発 (vigor) and 活力 (vitality).
Japanese words containing 活
Frequently asked questions
What does 活 mean in Japanese?
活 means lively; resuscitation; being helped; living in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 活 read?
活 is read カツ・い.きる・い.かす・い.ける. Reading it inside real words — 復活 and 活発 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 活 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 活 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 活 in a word?
A common word containing 活 is 復活 (ふっかつ) — "revival". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 活 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 活 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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