JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
隻 — vessels
- Reading
- セキ
- Meaning
- vessels; counter for ships; fish; birds; arrows; one of a pair
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
隻 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is セキ and it means vessels; counter for ships; fish; birds; arrows; one of a pair. 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 隻 mean in Japanese?
隻 means vessels; counter for ships; fish; birds; arrows; one of a pair in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 隻 read?
隻 is read セキ. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 隻 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 隻 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 隻 in a word?
The example words below all contain 隻 and are common Japanese vocabulary.
How do I learn 隻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 隻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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