JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
航 — navigate
- Reading
- コウ
- Meaning
- navigate; sail; cruise; fly
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
航 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is コウ and it means navigate; sail; cruise; fly. 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.
航 appears in everyday japanese words such as 航海 (sail) and 航空 (aviation).
Japanese words containing 航
Frequently asked questions
What does 航 mean in Japanese?
航 means navigate; sail; cruise; fly in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 航 read?
航 is read コウ. Reading it inside real words — 航海 and 航空 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 航 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 航 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 航 in a word?
A common word containing 航 is 航海 (こうかい) — "sail". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 航 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 航 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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