JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
臨 — look to
- Reading
- リン・のぞ.む
- Meaning
- look to; face; meet; confront; attend; call on
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
臨 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is リン・のぞ.む and it means look to; face; meet; confront; attend; call on. 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.
臨 appears in everyday japanese words such as 臨む (to look out on) and 臨時 (temporary).
Japanese words containing 臨
Frequently asked questions
What does 臨 mean in Japanese?
臨 means look to; face; meet; confront; attend; call on in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 臨 read?
臨 is read リン・のぞ.む. Reading it inside real words — 臨む and 臨時 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 臨 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 臨 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 臨 in a word?
A common word containing 臨 is 臨む (のぞむ) — "to look out on". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 臨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 臨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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