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What is the Kanji for 'Research'? | 究

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Research' is 究.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Research

    Reading

    kunyomiきわ

    kiwa

    onyomiきゅう

    kyuu

    Parts

    Hole Nine

    Example Word

    究極: ultimate. The Japanese noun '究極 (きゅうきょく)' means 'ultimate'. It refers to the highest or final stage of something, often implying the most extreme or perfect form. This word is commonly used in contexts like philosophy, goals, or products to denote the pinnacle or end result. For example: the ultimate goal「究極の目標」(きゅうきょくのもくひょう). This is the ultimate solution「これは究極の解決策です」(これはきゅうきょくのかいけつさくです). It can also carry a nuance of being the final or most advanced stage in a process or development.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    579

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hole

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nine

Words Using

This kanji is used in 2 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 穴 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sky, Empty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Window

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stab, Dash

    kanji

    Meaning

    Choke, Plug up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Steal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hard up, Be in extremity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kiln

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cavern

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 九 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Round

    kanji

    Meaning

    Track, Rut

    kanji

    Meaning

    Butt, Buttocks

Learn the Kanji

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What does 究 mean?

究 means 'Research'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

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