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