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