JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
計 — plot
- Reading
- ケイ・はか.る・はか.らう
- Meaning
- plot; plan; scheme; measure
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
計 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ケイ・はか.る・はか.らう and it means plot; plan; scheme; measure. 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.
計 appears in everyday japanese words such as 計 (plan), 家計 (household economy) and 生計 (livelihood).
Japanese words containing 計
Frequently asked questions
What does 計 mean in Japanese?
計 means plot; plan; scheme; measure in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 計 read?
計 is read ケイ・はか.る・はか.らう. Reading it inside real words — 計 and 家計 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 計 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 計 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 計 in a word?
A common word containing 計 is 計 (けい) — "plan". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 計 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 計 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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