JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
請 — solicit
- Reading
- セイ・シン・ショウ・こ.う・う.ける
- Meaning
- solicit; invite; ask
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
請 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is セイ・シン・ショウ・こ.う・う.ける and it means solicit; invite; ask. 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.
請 appears in everyday japanese words such as 要請 (claim), 申請 (application) and 請う (to ask).
Japanese words containing 請
Frequently asked questions
What does 請 mean in Japanese?
請 means solicit; invite; ask in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 請 read?
請 is read セイ・シン・ショウ・こ.う・う.ける. Reading it inside real words — 要請 and 申請 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 請 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 請 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 請 in a word?
A common word containing 請 is 要請 (ようせい) — "claim". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 請 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 請 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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