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