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