JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
込 — crowded
- Reading
- \~こ.む・こ.む・こ.み・\~こ.み・こ.める
- Meaning
- crowded; mixture; in bulk; included;
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
込 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is \~こ.む・こ.む・こ.み・\~こ.み・こ.める and it means crowded; mixture; in bulk; included;. 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.
込 appears in everyday japanese words such as 込む (to be crowded), 見込み (hope) and 込める (to include).
Japanese words containing 込
Frequently asked questions
What does 込 mean in Japanese?
込 means crowded; mixture; in bulk; included; in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 込 read?
込 is read \~こ.む・こ.む・こ.み・\~こ.み・こ.める. Reading it inside real words — 込む and 見込み and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 込 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 込 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 込 in a word?
A common word containing 込 is 込む (こむ) — "to be crowded". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 込 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 込 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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