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