JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
興 — entertain
- Reading
- コウ・キョウ・おこ.る・おこ.す
- Meaning
- entertain; revive; retrieve; interest; pleasure
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
興 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コウ・キョウ・おこ.る・おこ.す and it means entertain; revive; retrieve; interest; pleasure. 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.
興 appears in everyday japanese words such as 余興 (side show), 復興 (revival) and 振興 (promotion).
Japanese words containing 興
Frequently asked questions
What does 興 mean in Japanese?
興 means entertain; revive; retrieve; interest; pleasure in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 興 read?
興 is read コウ・キョウ・おこ.る・おこ.す. Reading it inside real words — 余興 and 復興 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 興 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 興 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 興 in a word?
A common word containing 興 is 余興 (よきょう) — "side show". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 興 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 興 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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