JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
貴 — precious
- Reading
- キ・たっと.い・とうと.い・たっと.ぶ・とうと.ぶ
- Meaning
- precious; value; prize; esteem; honor
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
貴 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キ・たっと.い・とうと.い・たっと.ぶ・とうと.ぶ and it means precious; value; prize; esteem; honor. 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.
貴 appears in everyday japanese words such as 貴い (precious), 貴女 (you) and 貴族 (noble).
Japanese words containing 貴
Frequently asked questions
What does 貴 mean in Japanese?
貴 means precious; value; prize; esteem; honor in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 貴 read?
貴 is read キ・たっと.い・とうと.い・たっと.ぶ・とうと.ぶ. Reading it inside real words — 貴い and 貴女 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 貴 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 貴 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 貴 in a word?
A common word containing 貴 is 貴い (たっとい) — "precious". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 貴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 貴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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