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