JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
逸 — deviate
- Reading
- イツ・そ.れる・そ.らす・はぐ.れる
- Meaning
- deviate; idleness; leisure; miss the mark; evade; elude; parry; diverge
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
逸 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is イツ・そ.れる・そ.らす・はぐ.れる and it means deviate; idleness; leisure; miss the mark; evade; elude; parry; diverge. 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.
逸 appears in everyday japanese words such as 逸らす (to turn away) and 逸れる (to stray (turn) from subject).
Japanese words containing 逸
Frequently asked questions
What does 逸 mean in Japanese?
逸 means deviate; idleness; leisure; miss the mark; evade; elude; parry; diverge in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 逸 read?
逸 is read イツ・そ.れる・そ.らす・はぐ.れる. Reading it inside real words — 逸らす and 逸れる — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 逸 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 逸 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 逸 in a word?
A common word containing 逸 is 逸らす (そらす) — "to turn away". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 逸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 逸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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