JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
著 — renowned
- Reading
- チョ・チャク・あらわ.す・いちじる.しい
- Meaning
- renowned; publish; write; remarkable; phenomenal; put on; don; wear; arrival; finish (race); counter for suits of clothing; literary work
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
著 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is チョ・チャク・あらわ.す・いちじる.しい and it means renowned; publish; write; remarkable; phenomenal; put on; don; wear; arrival; finish (race); counter for suits of clothing; literary work. 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.
著 appears in everyday japanese words such as 著 (counter for suits of clothing), 著名 (well-known) and 著書 (literary work).
Japanese words containing 著
Frequently asked questions
What does 著 mean in Japanese?
著 means renowned; publish; write; remarkable; phenomenal; put on; don; wear; arrival; finish (race); counter for suits of clothing; literary work in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 著 read?
著 is read チョ・チャク・あらわ.す・いちじる.しい. Reading it inside real words — 著 and 著名 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 著 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 著 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 著 in a word?
A common word containing 著 is 著 (ちゃく) — "counter for suits of clothing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 著 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 著 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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