JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
起 — rouse
- Reading
- キ・お.きる・お.こる・お.こす・おこ.す・た.つ
- Meaning
- rouse; wake up; get up
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
起 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is キ・お.きる・お.こる・お.こす・おこ.す・た.つ and it means rouse; wake up; get up. 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.
起 appears in everyday japanese words such as 起伏 (undulation), 起源 (origin) and 起点 (starting point).
Japanese words containing 起
Frequently asked questions
What does 起 mean in Japanese?
起 means rouse; wake up; get up in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 起 read?
起 is read キ・お.きる・お.こる・お.こす・おこ.す・た.つ. Reading it inside real words — 起伏 and 起源 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 起 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 起 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 起 in a word?
A common word containing 起 is 起伏 (きふく) — "undulation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 起 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 起 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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