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