JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
緯 — horizontal
- Reading
- イ・よこいと・ぬき
- Meaning
- horizontal; woof; left & right; (parallels of) latitude; prediction
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
緯 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is イ・よこいと・ぬき and it means horizontal; woof; left & right; (parallels of) latitude; prediction. 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.
緯 appears in everyday japanese words such as 経緯 (details) and 緯度 (latitude).
Japanese words containing 緯
Frequently asked questions
What does 緯 mean in Japanese?
緯 means horizontal; woof; left & right; (parallels of) latitude; prediction in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 緯 read?
緯 is read イ・よこいと・ぬき. Reading it inside real words — 経緯 and 緯度 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 緯 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 緯 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 緯 in a word?
A common word containing 緯 is 経緯 (いきさつ) — "details". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 緯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 緯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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