JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
貫 — pierce
- Reading
- カン・つらぬ.く・ぬ.く・ぬき
- Meaning
- pierce; 8 1/3lbs; penetrate; brace
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
貫 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カン・つらぬ.く・ぬ.く・ぬき and it means pierce; 8 1/3lbs; penetrate; brace. 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.
貫 appears in everyday japanese words such as 貫く (to go through) and 貫禄 (presence).
Japanese words containing 貫
Frequently asked questions
What does 貫 mean in Japanese?
貫 means pierce; 8 1/3lbs; penetrate; brace in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 貫 read?
貫 is read カン・つらぬ.く・ぬ.く・ぬき. Reading it inside real words — 貫く and 貫禄 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 貫 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 貫 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 貫 in a word?
A common word containing 貫 is 貫く (つらぬく) — "to go through". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 貫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 貫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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