JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
痴 — stupid
- Reading
- チ・し.れる・おろか
- Meaning
- stupid; foolish
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
痴 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is チ・し.れる・おろか and it means stupid; foolish. 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.
痴 appears in everyday japanese words such as 愚痴 (idle complaint).
Japanese words containing 痴
Frequently asked questions
What does 痴 mean in Japanese?
痴 means stupid; foolish in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 痴 read?
痴 is read チ・し.れる・おろか. Reading it inside real words — 愚痴 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 痴 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 痴 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 痴 in a word?
A common word containing 痴 is 愚痴 (ぐち) — "idle complaint". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 痴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 痴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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