JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
科 — department
- Reading
- カ
- Meaning
- department; course; section
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
科 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is カ and it means department; course; section. 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.
科 appears in everyday japanese words such as 科 (department), 亜科 (subfamily) and 教科 (subject).
Japanese words containing 科
Frequently asked questions
What does 科 mean in Japanese?
科 means department; course; section in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 科 read?
科 is read カ. Reading it inside real words — 科 and 亜科 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 科 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 科 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 科 in a word?
A common word containing 科 is 科 (か) — "department". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 科 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 科 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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