JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
港 — harbor
- Reading
- コウ・みなと
- Meaning
- harbor
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
港 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is コウ・みなと and it means harbor. 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.
港 appears in everyday japanese words such as 港 (harbour) and 空港 (airport).
Japanese words containing 港
Frequently asked questions
What does 港 mean in Japanese?
港 means harbor in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 港 read?
港 is read コウ・みなと. Reading it inside real words — 港 and 空港 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 港 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 港 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 港 in a word?
A common word containing 港 is 港 (みなと) — "harbour". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 港 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 港 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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