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