JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
釣 — angling
- Reading
- チョウ・つ.る・つ.り・つ.り\~
- Meaning
- angling; fish; catch; allure; ensnare
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
釣 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is チョウ・つ.る・つ.り・つ.り\~ and it means angling; fish; catch; allure; ensnare. 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.
釣 appears in everyday japanese words such as 釣り (fishing), 釣鐘 (hanging bell) and 釣る (to fish).
Japanese words containing 釣
Frequently asked questions
What does 釣 mean in Japanese?
釣 means angling; fish; catch; allure; ensnare in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 釣 read?
釣 is read チョウ・つ.る・つ.り・つ.り\~. Reading it inside real words — 釣り and 釣鐘 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 釣 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 釣 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 釣 in a word?
A common word containing 釣 is 釣り (つり) — "fishing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 釣 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 釣 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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