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