JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
緊 — tense
- Reading
- キン・し.める・し.まる
- Meaning
- tense; solid; hard; reliable; tight
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
緊 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キン・し.める・し.まる and it means tense; solid; hard; reliable; tight. 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.
緊 appears in everyday japanese words such as 緊急 (urgent) and 緊張 (tension).
Japanese words containing 緊
Frequently asked questions
What does 緊 mean in Japanese?
緊 means tense; solid; hard; reliable; tight in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 緊 read?
緊 is read キン・し.める・し.まる. Reading it inside real words — 緊急 and 緊張 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 緊 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 緊 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 緊 in a word?
A common word containing 緊 is 緊急 (きんきゅう) — "urgent". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 緊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 緊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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