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