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