JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
略 — abbreviation
- Reading
- リャク・ほぼ・はぶ.く・おか.す・おさ.める・はかりごと・はか.る
- Meaning
- abbreviation; omission; outline; shorten; capture; plunder
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
略 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is リャク・ほぼ・はぶ.く・おか.す・おさ.める・はかりごと・はか.る and it means abbreviation; omission; outline; shorten; capture; plunder. 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.
略 appears in everyday japanese words such as 侵略 (aggression), 概略 (outline) and 略奪 (pillage).
Japanese words containing 略
Frequently asked questions
What does 略 mean in Japanese?
略 means abbreviation; omission; outline; shorten; capture; plunder in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 略 read?
略 is read リャク・ほぼ・はぶ.く・おか.す・おさ.める・はかりごと・はか.る. Reading it inside real words — 侵略 and 概略 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 略 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 略 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 略 in a word?
A common word containing 略 is 侵略 (しんりゃく) — "aggression". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 略 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 略 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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