JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
脚 — skids
- Reading
- キャク・キャ・カク・あし
- Meaning
- skids; leg; undercarriage; lower part; base
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
脚 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キャク・キャ・カク・あし and it means skids; leg; undercarriage; lower part; base. 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.
脚 appears in everyday japanese words such as 脚本 (scenario) and 脚色 (dramatization).
Japanese words containing 脚
Frequently asked questions
What does 脚 mean in Japanese?
脚 means skids; leg; undercarriage; lower part; base in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 脚 read?
脚 is read キャク・キャ・カク・あし. Reading it inside real words — 脚本 and 脚色 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 脚 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 脚 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 脚 in a word?
A common word containing 脚 is 脚本 (きゃくほん) — "scenario". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 脚 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 脚 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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