JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
駆 — drive
- Reading
- ク・か.ける・か.る
- Meaning
- drive; run; gallop; advance; inspire; impel
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
駆 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ク・か.ける・か.る and it means drive; run; gallop; advance; inspire; impel. 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.
駆 appears in everyday japanese words such as 駆ける (to run), 駆け足 (running fast) and 駆けっこ (race).
Japanese words containing 駆
Frequently asked questions
What does 駆 mean in Japanese?
駆 means drive; run; gallop; advance; inspire; impel in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 駆 read?
駆 is read ク・か.ける・か.る. Reading it inside real words — 駆ける and 駆け足 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 駆 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 駆 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 駆 in a word?
A common word containing 駆 is 駆ける (かける) — "to run". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 駆 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 駆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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