JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
館 — building
- Reading
- カン・やかた・たて
- Meaning
- building; mansion; large building; palace
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
館 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is カン・やかた・たて and it means building; mansion; large building; palace. 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.
館 appears in everyday japanese words such as 館 (house), 本館 (main building) and 会館 (meeting hall).
Japanese words containing 館
Frequently asked questions
What does 館 mean in Japanese?
館 means building; mansion; large building; palace in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 館 read?
館 is read カン・やかた・たて. Reading it inside real words — 館 and 本館 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 館 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 館 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 館 in a word?
A common word containing 館 is 館 (かん) — "house". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 館 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 館 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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