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