JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
賀 — congratulations
- Reading
- ガ
- Meaning
- congratulations; joy
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
賀 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ガ and it means congratulations; joy. 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.
賀 appears in everyday japanese words such as 祝賀 (celebration).
Japanese words containing 賀
Frequently asked questions
What does 賀 mean in Japanese?
賀 means congratulations; joy in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 賀 read?
賀 is read ガ. Reading it inside real words — 祝賀 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 賀 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 賀 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 賀 in a word?
A common word containing 賀 is 祝賀 (しゅくが) — "celebration". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 賀 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 賀 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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