JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

獲

獲 — seize

Reading
カク・え.る
Meaning
seize; get; find; earn; acquire; can; may; able to
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

獲 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カク・え.る and it means seize; get; find; earn; acquire; can; may; able to. 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.

獲 appears in everyday japanese words such as 捕獲 (capture), 獲得 (acquisition) and 獲物 (game).

Japanese words containing 獲

Frequently asked questions

What does 獲 mean in Japanese?

獲 means seize; get; find; earn; acquire; can; may; able to in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 獲 read?

獲 is read カク・え.る. Reading it inside real words — 捕獲 and 獲得 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 獲 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 獲 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 獲 in a word?

A common word containing 獲 is 捕獲 (ほかく) — "capture". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 獲 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 獲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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