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What is the Kanji for 'Cabinet'? | 閣

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Cabinet', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Cabinet' is 閣.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cabinet

    Reading

    onyomiかく

    kaku

    Parts

    Gate Each

    Example Word

    内閣: cabinet. The Japanese noun '内閣 (ないかく)' refers to the 'cabinet' in a governmental context. It specifically denotes the group of ministers or executives who are responsible for the administration and policy-making of a government. This term is commonly used in political discussions and news reports. For example: The cabinet held a meeting「内閣は会議を開いた」(ないかくはかいぎをひらいた). The prime minister reshuffled the cabinet「首相は内閣を改造した」(しゅしょうはないかくをかいぞうした). The term is often associated with the executive branch of government and is a key component in the political structure of Japan.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1251

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Each

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 11 kanji contain the part 門 as well.

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    Meaning

    Interval, Space

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    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Open

    kanji

    Meaning

    Close, Shut

    kanji

    Meaning

    Question, Problem

    kanji

    Meaning

    Barrier, Related

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clan, Clique

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inspect, Inspection

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quiet, Leisure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Darkness

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 8 kanji contain the part 各 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Guest, Customer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entwine, Interlink

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fall

    kanji

    Meaning

    Path

    kanji

    Meaning

    Status

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abbreviation, Strategy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dairy produce, Dairy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bribe

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 閣 mean?

閣 means 'Cabinet'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.