JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
究 — research
- Reading
- キュウ・ク・きわ.める
- Meaning
- research; study
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
究 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・ク・きわ.める and it means research; study. 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.
究 appears in everyday japanese words such as 究極 (ultimate), 研究 (research) and 研究室 (study room).
Japanese words containing 究
Frequently asked questions
What does 究 mean in Japanese?
究 means research; study in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 究 read?
究 is read キュウ・ク・きわ.める. Reading it inside real words — 究極 and 研究 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 究 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 究 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 究 in a word?
A common word containing 究 is 究極 (きゅうきょく) — "ultimate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 究 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 究 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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