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Words that End in J in English

Words that end in J are rare in the English language. The letter J seldom appears at the end of words, making it one of the most uncommon letters in this position. This lesson will introduce various words that end in J, including 3-letter, 4-letter, and 6-letter words. You’ll also find sections dedicated to their meanings and examples, ensuring you can recognize and potentially use these elusive words.

Words that End In J

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3 Letter Words that End in J

  • Haj
  • Raj
  • Taj

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4 Letter Words that End in J

  • Hajj
  • Hadj

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6 Letter Words Ending in J

  • Swaraj

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Words Ending In J with Meanings and Examples

Common Words Ending In J 

WordsExample Sentences
HajHe went on Haj last year.
HajjThe Hajj pilgrimage is a significant event for Muslims.
RajThe Raj era in India lasted from 1858 to 1947.
SwarajGandhi’s fight was for Swaraj, or self-rule.
TajThe Taj Mahal is a beautiful and iconic mausoleum.

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Cool Words that End in J 

Haj

Haj is one of the few common English words ending in J, borrowed from Arabic. It is basically the fifth pillar of Islam and is also a pilgrimage to Mecca.

Hajj

Just for an added bit of zest, this is an alternative spelling to the word “haj” that was mentioned above. They both have the same meanings but this one uses two j’s to end it instead.

Raj

This is the name given for the British dominion over India, which happened between the years 1757 and 1947. It can now be used to refer to any dominion or rule over land but is most commonly used referencing the British dominion of India.

Swaraj

A self-governing body in British India. Again, this was only around in the time of raj and has since been eradicated, but it is still a valid word.

Taj

A taj is a tall cap shaped like a cone that is worn in Muslim countries all over Asia. It is also the first word used in the well-established Asian building “the Taj Mahal”.

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Words that End in J in English — Practice Quiz

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Q1

Question 1: Which of the following is a 6-letter word that ends in J?

Question 1 options
"Swaraj" is the only 6-letter word ending in J listed in the article. It refers to a self-governing body in British India.
Q2

Question 2: "Hajj" and "Haj" have different meanings — "Hajj" refers to a larger pilgrimage while "Haj" refers to a smaller one.

Question 2 options
This is false. According to the article, "Hajj" is simply an alternative spelling of "Haj" and they both have the same meaning: a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Q3

Question 3: Gandhi's fight was for ___, or self-rule.

Question 3 options
"Swaraj" means self-rule or self-governance and is the word the article associates with Gandhi's fight for independence.
Q4

Question 4: Match each word ending in J to its correct meaning.

Question 4 options
Haj
Raj
Taj
Swaraj
British dominion over India
Self-governance
Pilgrimage to Mecca
A tall cone-shaped cap

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

Haj is a pilgrimage to Mecca, Raj refers to British rule over India, Taj is a tall cone-shaped cap worn in Muslim countries, and Swaraj means self-governance in British India.
Q5

Question 5: According to the article, the word "Haj" was borrowed from which language?

Question 5 options
The article states that "Haj" is one of the few common English words ending in J and was borrowed from Arabic.

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