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