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