JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
畜 — livestock
- Reading
- チク
- Meaning
- livestock; domestic fowl and animals
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
畜 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is チク and it means livestock; domestic fowl and animals. 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.
畜 appears in everyday japanese words such as 家畜 (domestic animals), 畜生 (beast) and 畜産 (animal husbandry).
Japanese words containing 畜
Frequently asked questions
What does 畜 mean in Japanese?
畜 means livestock; domestic fowl and animals in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 畜 read?
畜 is read チク. Reading it inside real words — 家畜 and 畜生 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 畜 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 畜 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 畜 in a word?
A common word containing 畜 is 家畜 (かちく) — "domestic animals". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 畜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 畜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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