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