JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
艦 — warship
- Reading
- カン
- Meaning
- warship
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
艦 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カン and it means warship. 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.
艦 appears in everyday japanese words such as 軍艦 (warship).
Japanese words containing 艦
Frequently asked questions
What does 艦 mean in Japanese?
艦 means warship in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 艦 read?
艦 is read カン. Reading it inside real words — 軍艦 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 艦 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 艦 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 艦 in a word?
A common word containing 艦 is 軍艦 (ぐんかん) — "warship". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 艦 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 艦 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Learn every JLPT kanji in context
InputDojo gives you the full JLPT N5–N1 kanji list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Japanese content. Free to start.
Start free