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