JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
継 — inherit
- Reading
- ケイ・つ.ぐ・まま\~
- Meaning
- inherit; succeed; continue; patch; graft
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
継 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケイ・つ.ぐ・まま\~ and it means inherit; succeed; continue; patch; graft. 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.
継 appears in everyday japanese words such as 中継 (relay), 継ぐ (to succeed) and 継続 (continuation).
Japanese words containing 継
Frequently asked questions
What does 継 mean in Japanese?
継 means inherit; succeed; continue; patch; graft in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 継 read?
継 is read ケイ・つ.ぐ・まま\~. Reading it inside real words — 中継 and 継ぐ and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 継 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 継 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 継 in a word?
A common word containing 継 is 中継 (ちゅうけい) — "relay". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 継 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 継 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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