What is the difference between "行く" and "いく"?

"行く" means "to go" (N5), whereas "いく" represents "to go" (N5).

Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "いく (iku)"

Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.

Kanji Option A

いく (iku)

N5 / CEFR

Kanji Option B

いく (iku)

N5 / CEFR

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "いく (iku)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.

行く (Level: N5): Translates to "to go" and is used when Used for movement to a destination. Polite form is 行きます.
いく (Level: N5): Maps to "to go" and carries the nuance of Used for movement away from the speaker's current location. The polite form is 行きます.

Mixing these up can easily result in unnatural writing. Look at the bilingual context cards below to master the conceptual boundaries!

Bilingual Context for "行く"

学校に行きます。

I go to school.

Bilingual Context for "いく"

学校へ行きます。

I go to school.

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "学校に行きます。" (Meaning: "I go to school.")

🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "行く" is used for "to go" in the context: "I go to school.".