JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

蕗

蕗 — butterbur

Reading
ロ・ル・ふき
Meaning
butterbur; bog rhubarb
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

蕗 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ロ・ル・ふき and it means butterbur; bog rhubarb. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does 蕗 mean in Japanese?

蕗 means butterbur; bog rhubarb in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 蕗 read?

蕗 is read ロ・ル・ふき. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 蕗 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 蕗 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 蕗 in a word?

The example words below all contain 蕗 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 蕗 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 蕗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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