JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
置 — placement
- Reading
- チ・お.く・\~お.き
- Meaning
- placement; put; set; deposit; leave behind; keep; employ; pawn
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
置 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is チ・お.く・\~お.き and it means placement; put; set; deposit; leave behind; keep; employ; pawn. 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.
置 appears in everyday japanese words such as 処置 (treatment), 措置 (measure) and 放置 (leave as is).
Japanese words containing 置
Frequently asked questions
What does 置 mean in Japanese?
置 means placement; put; set; deposit; leave behind; keep; employ; pawn in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 置 read?
置 is read チ・お.く・\~お.き. Reading it inside real words — 処置 and 措置 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 置 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 置 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 置 in a word?
A common word containing 置 is 処置 (しょち) — "treatment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 置 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 置 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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