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