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