JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
経 — sutra
- Reading
- ケイ・キョウ・へ.る・た.つ・たていと・はか.る・のり
- Meaning
- sutra; longitude; pass thru; expire; warp
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
経 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ケイ・キョウ・へ.る・た.つ・たていと・はか.る・のり and it means sutra; longitude; pass thru; expire; warp. 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.
経 appears in everyday japanese words such as 経る (to pass), 経歴 (personal history) and 経緯 (details).
Japanese words containing 経
Frequently asked questions
What does 経 mean in Japanese?
経 means sutra; longitude; pass thru; expire; warp in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 経 read?
経 is read ケイ・キョウ・へ.る・た.つ・たていと・はか.る・のり. Reading it inside real words — 経る and 経歴 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 経 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 経 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 経 in a word?
A common word containing 経 is 経る (へる) — "to pass". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 経 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 経 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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