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