JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
濁 — voiced
- Reading
- ダク・ジョク・にご.る・にご.す
- Meaning
- voiced; uncleanness; wrong; nigori; impurity
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
濁 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ダク・ジョク・にご.る・にご.す and it means voiced; uncleanness; wrong; nigori; impurity. 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.
濁 appears in everyday japanese words such as 清濁 (good and evil) and 濁る (to become muddy).
Japanese words containing 濁
Frequently asked questions
What does 濁 mean in Japanese?
濁 means voiced; uncleanness; wrong; nigori; impurity in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 濁 read?
濁 is read ダク・ジョク・にご.る・にご.す. Reading it inside real words — 清濁 and 濁る — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 濁 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 濁 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 濁 in a word?
A common word containing 濁 is 清濁 (せいだく) — "good and evil". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 濁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 濁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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