JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
牧 — breed
- Reading
- ボク・まき
- Meaning
- breed; care for; shepherd; feed; pasture
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
牧 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ボク・まき and it means breed; care for; shepherd; feed; pasture. 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.
牧 appears in everyday japanese words such as 牧師 (pastor), 遊牧 (nomadism) and 牧場 (farm).
Japanese words containing 牧
Frequently asked questions
What does 牧 mean in Japanese?
牧 means breed; care for; shepherd; feed; pasture in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 牧 read?
牧 is read ボク・まき. Reading it inside real words — 牧師 and 遊牧 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 牧 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 牧 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 牧 in a word?
A common word containing 牧 is 牧師 (ぼくし) — "pastor". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 牧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 牧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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