JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
測 — fathom
- Reading
- ソク・はか.る
- Meaning
- fathom; plan; scheme; measure
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
測 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ソク・はか.る and it means fathom; plan; scheme; measure. 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.
測 appears in everyday japanese words such as 推測 (guess), 測る (to measure) and 測定 (measurement).
Japanese words containing 測
Frequently asked questions
What does 測 mean in Japanese?
測 means fathom; plan; scheme; measure in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 測 read?
測 is read ソク・はか.る. Reading it inside real words — 推測 and 測る and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 測 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 測 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 測 in a word?
A common word containing 測 is 推測 (すいそく) — "guess". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 測 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 測 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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