JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
額 — forehead
- Reading
- ガク・ひたい
- Meaning
- forehead; tablet; plaque; framed picture; sum; amount; volume
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
額 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ガク・ひたい and it means forehead; tablet; plaque; framed picture; sum; amount; volume. 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.
額 appears in everyday japanese words such as 額 (forehead), 差額 (balance) and 金額 (amount of money).
Japanese words containing 額
Frequently asked questions
What does 額 mean in Japanese?
額 means forehead; tablet; plaque; framed picture; sum; amount; volume in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 額 read?
額 is read ガク・ひたい. Reading it inside real words — 額 and 差額 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 額 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 額 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 額 in a word?
A common word containing 額 is 額 (がく) — "forehead". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 額 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 額 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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