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