JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
階 — storey
- Reading
- カイ・きざはし
- Meaning
- storey; stair; counter for storeys of a building
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
階 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カイ・きざはし and it means storey; stair; counter for storeys of a building. 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.
階 appears in everyday japanese words such as 階 (-floor), 階層 (class) and 階級 (class).
Japanese words containing 階
Frequently asked questions
What does 階 mean in Japanese?
階 means storey; stair; counter for storeys of a building in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 階 read?
階 is read カイ・きざはし. Reading it inside real words — 階 and 階層 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 階 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 階 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 階 in a word?
A common word containing 階 is 階 (かい) — "-floor". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 階 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 階 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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