JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
甲 — armor
- Reading
- コウ・カン・きのえ
- Meaning
- armor; high (voice); A grade; first class; former; instep; carapace
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
甲 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コウ・カン・きのえ and it means armor; high (voice); A grade; first class; former; instep; carapace. 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.
甲 appears in everyday japanese words such as 甲 (1st in rank).
Japanese words containing 甲
Frequently asked questions
What does 甲 mean in Japanese?
甲 means armor; high (voice); A grade; first class; former; instep; carapace in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 甲 read?
甲 is read コウ・カン・きのえ. Reading it inside real words — 甲 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 甲 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 甲 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 甲 in a word?
A common word containing 甲 is 甲 (きのえ) — "1st in rank". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 甲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 甲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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