Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Warship, vessel

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Kanji Story

Imagine a warship sailing through the ocean, equipped with powerful weapons and a skilled crew. This vessel represents the strength and strategic importance of naval forces.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '艦' appears frequently in JLPT materials at the N1 level, especially in texts related to military, naval, or historical subjects. It is essential to understand and recognize this kanji for reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼は艦の船長です。

  He is the captain of the warship.

  かれはかんのせんちょうです。

  kare wa kan no senchou desu.

  Pronunciation

• 大型艦が港に入港しました。

  A large warship arrived at the port.

  おおがたかんがみなとににゅうこうしました。

  oogatakan ga minato ni nyuukou shimashita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• Understanding the kanji '艦' is important for N1 level as it frequently appears in texts related to naval or military topics.
• Although '艦' doesn't have kunyomi readings, it is commonly pronounced as 'かん' in compounds and names.
• Pay attention to the stroke order and balance while writing '艦' to maintain its distinct shape.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Some Japanese surnames like '艦島' (Kanjima) or '艦野' (Kanno) utilize the kanji '艦'. It adds a sense of strength and military background to the name.