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