JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
溝 — gutter
- Reading
- コウ・みぞ
- Meaning
- gutter; ditch; sewer; drain; 10\*\*32
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
溝 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コウ・みぞ and it means gutter; ditch; sewer; drain; 10\*\*32. 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.
溝 appears in everyday japanese words such as 溝 (10^38).
Japanese words containing 溝
Frequently asked questions
What does 溝 mean in Japanese?
溝 means gutter; ditch; sewer; drain; 10\*\*32 in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 溝 read?
溝 is read コウ・みぞ. Reading it inside real words — 溝 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 溝 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 溝 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 溝 in a word?
A common word containing 溝 is 溝 (こう) — "10^38". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 溝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 溝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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