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