JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

陛

陛 — highness

Reading
ヘイ
Meaning
highness; steps
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

陛 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヘイ and it means highness; steps. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does 陛 mean in Japanese?

陛 means highness; steps in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 陛 read?

陛 is read ヘイ. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 陛 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 陛 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 陛 in a word?

The example words below all contain 陛 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 陛 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 陛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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