JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
脅 — threaten
- Reading
- キョウ・おびや.かす・おど.す・おど.かす
- Meaning
- threaten; coerce
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
脅 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キョウ・おびや.かす・おど.す・おど.かす and it means threaten; coerce. 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.
脅 appears in everyday japanese words such as 脅す (to threaten), 脅迫 (threat) and 脅かす (to threaten).
Japanese words containing 脅
Frequently asked questions
What does 脅 mean in Japanese?
脅 means threaten; coerce in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 脅 read?
脅 is read キョウ・おびや.かす・おど.す・おど.かす. Reading it inside real words — 脅す and 脅迫 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 脅 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 脅 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 脅 in a word?
A common word containing 脅 is 脅す (おどす) — "to threaten". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 脅 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 脅 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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