JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
語 — word
- Reading
- ゴ・かた.る・かた.らう
- Meaning
- word; speech; language
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
語 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ゴ・かた.る・かた.らう and it means word; speech; language. 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.
語 appears in everyday japanese words such as 語 (language), 文語 (written language) and 標語 (motto).
Japanese words containing 語
Frequently asked questions
What does 語 mean in Japanese?
語 means word; speech; language in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 語 read?
語 is read ゴ・かた.る・かた.らう. Reading it inside real words — 語 and 文語 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 語 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 語 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 語 in a word?
A common word containing 語 is 語 (ご) — "language". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 語 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 語 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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