JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
課 — chapter
- Reading
- カ
- Meaning
- chapter; lesson; section; department; division; counter for chapters
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
課 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カ and it means chapter; lesson; section; department; division; counter for chapters. 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.
課 appears in everyday japanese words such as 課 (counter for chapters), 課外 (extracurricular) and 課題 (subject).
Japanese words containing 課
Frequently asked questions
What does 課 mean in Japanese?
課 means chapter; lesson; section; department; division; counter for chapters in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 課 read?
課 is read カ. Reading it inside real words — 課 and 課外 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 課 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 課 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 課 in a word?
A common word containing 課 is 課 (か) — "counter for chapters". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 課 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 課 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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