JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
賢 — intelligent
- Reading
- ケン・かしこ.い
- Meaning
- intelligent; wise; wisdom; cleverness
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
賢 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ケン・かしこ.い and it means intelligent; wise; wisdom; cleverness. 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.
賢 appears in everyday japanese words such as 賢明 (wisdom) and 賢い (wise).
Japanese words containing 賢
Frequently asked questions
What does 賢 mean in Japanese?
賢 means intelligent; wise; wisdom; cleverness in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 賢 read?
賢 is read ケン・かしこ.い. Reading it inside real words — 賢明 and 賢い — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 賢 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 賢 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 賢 in a word?
A common word containing 賢 is 賢明 (けんめい) — "wisdom". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 賢 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 賢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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