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