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