JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
渉 — ford
- Reading
- ショウ・わた.る
- Meaning
- ford; go cross; transit; ferry; import; involve
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
渉 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・わた.る and it means ford; go cross; transit; ferry; import; involve. 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.
渉 appears in everyday japanese words such as 交渉 (negotiations) and 干渉 (interference).
Japanese words containing 渉
Frequently asked questions
What does 渉 mean in Japanese?
渉 means ford; go cross; transit; ferry; import; involve in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 渉 read?
渉 is read ショウ・わた.る. Reading it inside real words — 交渉 and 干渉 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 渉 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 渉 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 渉 in a word?
A common word containing 渉 is 交渉 (こうしょう) — "negotiations". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 渉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 渉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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