JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
預 — deposit
- Reading
- ヨ・あず.ける・あず.かる
- Meaning
- deposit; custody; leave with; entrust to
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
預 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ヨ・あず.ける・あず.かる and it means deposit; custody; leave with; entrust to. 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.
預 appears in everyday japanese words such as 預金 (deposit), 預かる (to keep in custody) and 預ける (to give into custody).
Japanese words containing 預
Frequently asked questions
What does 預 mean in Japanese?
預 means deposit; custody; leave with; entrust to in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 預 read?
預 is read ヨ・あず.ける・あず.かる. Reading it inside real words — 預金 and 預かる and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 預 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 預 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 預 in a word?
A common word containing 預 is 預金 (よきん) — "deposit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 預 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 預 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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