JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
狂 — lunatic
- Reading
- キョウ・くる.う・くる.おしい・くるお.しい
- Meaning
- lunatic; insane; crazy; confuse
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
狂 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キョウ・くる.う・くる.おしい・くるお.しい and it means lunatic; insane; crazy; confuse. 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.
狂 appears in everyday japanese words such as 狂う (to go mad).
Japanese words containing 狂
Frequently asked questions
What does 狂 mean in Japanese?
狂 means lunatic; insane; crazy; confuse in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 狂 read?
狂 is read キョウ・くる.う・くる.おしい・くるお.しい. Reading it inside real words — 狂う — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 狂 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 狂 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 狂 in a word?
A common word containing 狂 is 狂う (くるう) — "to go mad". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 狂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 狂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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