JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
漁 — fishing
- Reading
- ギョ・リョウ・あさ.る
- Meaning
- fishing; fishery
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
漁 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ギョ・リョウ・あさ.る and it means fishing; fishery. 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.
漁 appears in everyday japanese words such as 漁村 (fishing village), 漁船 (fishing boat) and 漁師 (fisherman).
Japanese words containing 漁
Frequently asked questions
What does 漁 mean in Japanese?
漁 means fishing; fishery in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 漁 read?
漁 is read ギョ・リョウ・あさ.る. Reading it inside real words — 漁村 and 漁船 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 漁 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 漁 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 漁 in a word?
A common word containing 漁 is 漁村 (ぎょそん) — "fishing village". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 漁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 漁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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