JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

玖

玖 — beautiful black jewel

Reading
キュウ・ク
Meaning
beautiful black jewel; nine
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

玖 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・ク and it means beautiful black jewel; nine. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does 玖 mean in Japanese?

玖 means beautiful black jewel; nine in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 玖 read?

玖 is read キュウ・ク. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 玖 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 玖 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 玖 in a word?

The example words below all contain 玖 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 玖 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 玖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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