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