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