JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
節 — node
- Reading
- セツ・セチ・ふし・\~ぶし・のっと
- Meaning
- node; season; period; occasion; verse; clause; stanza; honor; joint; knuckle; knob; knot; tune; melody
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
節 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is セツ・セチ・ふし・\~ぶし・のっと and it means node; season; period; occasion; verse; clause; stanza; honor; joint; knuckle; knob; knot; tune; melody. 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.
節 appears in everyday japanese words such as 節 (node), 節 (tune) and 調節 (regulation).
Japanese words containing 節
Frequently asked questions
What does 節 mean in Japanese?
節 means node; season; period; occasion; verse; clause; stanza; honor; joint; knuckle; knob; knot; tune; melody in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 節 read?
節 is read セツ・セチ・ふし・\~ぶし・のっと. Reading it inside real words — 節 and 節 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 節 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 節 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 節 in a word?
A common word containing 節 is 節 (せつ) — "node". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 節 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 節 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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