語
Language, Word
JLPT N5 · #63 of 101📖 Readings
On'yomi (Chinese reading)
ゴ
Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)
かた-る
📝 Example Words
- 日本語 (にほんご) - Japanese language
- 英語 (えいご) - English
💡 About This Kanji
語 is a JLPT N5 kanji meaning "language, word." It belongs to the misc group and is one of the first kanji Japanese learners study. The on'yomi reading ゴ is used in compound words (jukugo), while the kun'yomi reading かた-る appears in native Japanese words.
This kanji is part of the complete JLPT N5 kanji list — the 101 characters you need to pass the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Practice it with our free Kanji Flash app using spaced repetition.
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