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