JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
空 — empty
- Reading
- クウ・そら・あ.く・あ.き・あ.ける・から・す.く・す.かす・むな.しい
- Meaning
- empty; sky; void; vacant; vacuum
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
空 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is クウ・そら・あ.く・あ.き・あ.ける・から・す.く・す.かす・むな.しい and it means empty; sky; void; vacant; vacuum. 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.
空 appears in everyday japanese words such as 空 (sky), 空 (Sky) and 上空 (sky).
Japanese words containing 空
Frequently asked questions
What does 空 mean in Japanese?
空 means empty; sky; void; vacant; vacuum in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 空 read?
空 is read クウ・そら・あ.く・あ.き・あ.ける・から・す.く・す.かす・むな.しい. Reading it inside real words — 空 and 空 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 空 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 空 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 空 in a word?
A common word containing 空 is 空 (から) — "sky". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 空 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 空 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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