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