JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
逃 — escape
- Reading
- トウ・に.げる・に.がす・のが.す・のが.れる
- Meaning
- escape; flee; shirk; evade; set free
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
逃 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is トウ・に.げる・に.がす・のが.す・のが.れる and it means escape; flee; shirk; evade; set free. 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.
逃 appears in everyday japanese words such as 逃す (to let loose), 逃亡 (escape) and 逃走 (flight).
Japanese words containing 逃
Frequently asked questions
What does 逃 mean in Japanese?
逃 means escape; flee; shirk; evade; set free in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 逃 read?
逃 is read トウ・に.げる・に.がす・のが.す・のが.れる. Reading it inside real words — 逃す and 逃亡 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 逃 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 逃 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 逃 in a word?
A common word containing 逃 is 逃す (のがす) — "to let loose". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 逃 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 逃 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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