JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
項 — paragraph
- Reading
- コウ・うなじ
- Meaning
- paragraph; nape of neck; clause; item; term
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
項 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コウ・うなじ and it means paragraph; nape of neck; clause; item; term. 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.
項 appears in everyday japanese words such as 事項 (matter) and 項目 (item).
Japanese words containing 項
Frequently asked questions
What does 項 mean in Japanese?
項 means paragraph; nape of neck; clause; item; term in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 項 read?
項 is read コウ・うなじ. Reading it inside real words — 事項 and 項目 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 項 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 項 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 項 in a word?
A common word containing 項 is 事項 (じこう) — "matter". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 項 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 項 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Learn every JLPT kanji in context
InputDojo gives you the full JLPT N5–N1 kanji list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Japanese content. Free to start.
Start free