JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
荷 — baggage
- Reading
- カ・に
- Meaning
- baggage; shoulder-pole load; bear (a burden); shoulder (a gun); load; cargo; freight
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
荷 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カ・に and it means baggage; shoulder-pole load; bear (a burden); shoulder (a gun); load; cargo; freight. 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.
荷 appears in everyday japanese words such as 荷 (load), 荷物 (luggage) and 荷造り (packing).
Japanese words containing 荷
Frequently asked questions
What does 荷 mean in Japanese?
荷 means baggage; shoulder-pole load; bear (a burden); shoulder (a gun); load; cargo; freight in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 荷 read?
荷 is read カ・に. Reading it inside real words — 荷 and 荷物 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 荷 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 荷 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 荷 in a word?
A common word containing 荷 is 荷 (に) — "load". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 荷 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 荷 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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