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