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