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