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