JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
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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