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