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