JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
結 — tie
- Reading
- ケツ・ケチ・むす.ぶ・ゆ.う・ゆ.わえる
- Meaning
- tie; bind; contract; join; organize; do up hair; fasten
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
結 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケツ・ケチ・むす.ぶ・ゆ.う・ゆ.わえる and it means tie; bind; contract; join; organize; do up hair; fasten. 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.
結 appears in everyday japanese words such as 団結 (unity), 妥結 (agreement) and 結び (ending).
Japanese words containing 結
Frequently asked questions
What does 結 mean in Japanese?
結 means tie; bind; contract; join; organize; do up hair; fasten in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 結 read?
結 is read ケツ・ケチ・むす.ぶ・ゆ.う・ゆ.わえる. Reading it inside real words — 団結 and 妥結 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 結 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 結 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 結 in a word?
A common word containing 結 is 団結 (だんけつ) — "unity". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 結 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 結 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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