JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
角 — angle
- Reading
- カク・かど・つの
- Meaning
- angle; corner; square; horn; antlers
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
角 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カク・かど・つの and it means angle; corner; square; horn; antlers. 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.
角 appears in everyday japanese words such as 角 (angle), 角 (horn) and 角 (a corner).
Japanese words containing 角
Frequently asked questions
What does 角 mean in Japanese?
角 means angle; corner; square; horn; antlers in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 角 read?
角 is read カク・かど・つの. Reading it inside real words — 角 and 角 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 角 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 角 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 角 in a word?
A common word containing 角 is 角 (かく) — "angle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 角 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 角 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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