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