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