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