JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
離 — detach
- Reading
- リ・はな.れる・はな.す
- Meaning
- detach; separation; disjoin; digress
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
離 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is リ・はな.れる・はな.す and it means detach; separation; disjoin; digress. 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.
離 appears in everyday japanese words such as 分離 (separation), 距離 (distance) and 離す (to part).
Japanese words containing 離
Frequently asked questions
What does 離 mean in Japanese?
離 means detach; separation; disjoin; digress in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 離 read?
離 is read リ・はな.れる・はな.す. Reading it inside real words — 分離 and 距離 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 離 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 離 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 離 in a word?
A common word containing 離 is 分離 (ぶんり) — "separation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 離 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 離 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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