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