JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
靴 — shoes
- Reading
- カ・くつ
- Meaning
- shoes
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
靴 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is カ・くつ and it means shoes. 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.
靴 appears in everyday japanese words such as 靴 (Shoes) and 靴下 (Socks).
Japanese words containing 靴
Frequently asked questions
What does 靴 mean in Japanese?
靴 means shoes in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 靴 read?
靴 is read カ・くつ. Reading it inside real words — 靴 and 靴下 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 靴 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 靴 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 靴 in a word?
A common word containing 靴 is 靴 (くつ) — "Shoes". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 靴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 靴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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