JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
義 — righteousness
- Reading
- ギ
- Meaning
- righteousness; justice; morality; honor; loyalty; meaning
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
義 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ギ and it means righteousness; justice; morality; honor; loyalty; meaning. 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.
義 appears in everyday japanese words such as 定義 (definition), 正義 (justice) and 義理 (duty).
Japanese words containing 義
Frequently asked questions
What does 義 mean in Japanese?
義 means righteousness; justice; morality; honor; loyalty; meaning in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 義 read?
義 is read ギ. Reading it inside real words — 定義 and 正義 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 義 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 義 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 義 in a word?
A common word containing 義 is 定義 (ていぎ) — "definition". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 義 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 義 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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