JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
警 — admonish
- Reading
- ケイ・いまし.める
- Meaning
- admonish; commandment
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
警 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ケイ・いまし.める and it means admonish; commandment. 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.
警 appears in everyday japanese words such as 警戒 (warning), 警部 (police inspector) and 警備 (defense).
Japanese words containing 警
Frequently asked questions
What does 警 mean in Japanese?
警 means admonish; commandment in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 警 read?
警 is read ケイ・いまし.める. Reading it inside real words — 警戒 and 警部 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 警 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 警 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 警 in a word?
A common word containing 警 is 警戒 (けいかい) — "warning". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 警 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 警 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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