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