JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

碁

碁 — Go

Reading
ゴ
Meaning
Go
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

碁 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ゴ and it means Go. 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.

碁 appears in everyday japanese words such as 碁 (Go) and 碁盤 (Go board).

Japanese words containing 碁

Frequently asked questions

What does 碁 mean in Japanese?

碁 means Go in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 碁 read?

碁 is read ゴ. Reading it inside real words — 碁 and 碁盤 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 碁 — is it JLPT N1?

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

How do you use 碁 in a word?

A common word containing 碁 is 碁 (ご) — "Go". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 碁 effectively?

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

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