JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
並 — row
- Reading
- ヘイ・ホウ・な.み・なみ・なら.べる・なら.ぶ・なら.びに
- Meaning
- row; and; besides; as well as; line up; rank with; rival; equal
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
並 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ヘイ・ホウ・な.み・なみ・なら.べる・なら.ぶ・なら.びに and it means row; and; besides; as well as; line up; rank with; rival; equal. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
並 appears in everyday japanese words such as 並み (average), 並列 (arrangement) and 並木 (roadside tree).
Japanese words containing 並
Frequently asked questions
What does 並 mean in Japanese?
並 means row; and; besides; as well as; line up; rank with; rival; equal in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 並 read?
並 is read ヘイ・ホウ・な.み・なみ・なら.べる・なら.ぶ・なら.びに. Reading it inside real words — 並み and 並列 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 並 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 並 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 並 in a word?
A common word containing 並 is 並み (なみ) — "average". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 並 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 並 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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