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