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