JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
箇 — counter for articles
- Reading
- カ・コ
- Meaning
- counter for articles
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
箇 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カ・コ and it means counter for articles. 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.
箇 appears in everyday japanese words such as 箇所 (passage), 箇箇 (individual) and 箇条書き (itemized form).
Japanese words containing 箇
Frequently asked questions
What does 箇 mean in Japanese?
箇 means counter for articles in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 箇 read?
箇 is read カ・コ. Reading it inside real words — 箇所 and 箇箇 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 箇 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 箇 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 箇 in a word?
A common word containing 箇 is 箇所 (かしょ) — "passage". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 箇 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 箇 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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