JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
竹 — bamboo
- Reading
- チク・たけ
- Meaning
- bamboo
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
竹 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is チク・たけ and it means bamboo. 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.
竹 appears in everyday japanese words such as 竹 (bamboo).
Japanese words containing 竹
Frequently asked questions
What does 竹 mean in Japanese?
竹 means bamboo in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 竹 read?
竹 is read チク・たけ. Reading it inside real words — 竹 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 竹 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 竹 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 竹 in a word?
A common word containing 竹 is 竹 (たけ) — "bamboo". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 竹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 竹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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