JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
繰 — winding
- Reading
- ソウ・く.る
- Meaning
- winding; reel; spin; turn (pages); look up; refer to
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
繰 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・く.る and it means winding; reel; spin; turn (pages); look up; refer to. 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.
繰 appears in everyday japanese words such as 繰り返す (to repeat), 引っ繰り返す (to turn over) and 引っ繰り返る (to be overturned).
Japanese words containing 繰
Frequently asked questions
What does 繰 mean in Japanese?
繰 means winding; reel; spin; turn (pages); look up; refer to in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 繰 read?
繰 is read ソウ・く.る. Reading it inside real words — 繰り返す and 引っ繰り返す and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 繰 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 繰 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 繰 in a word?
A common word containing 繰 is 繰り返す (くりかえす) — "to repeat". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 繰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 繰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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