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