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