JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
伐 — fell
- Reading
- バツ・ハツ・カ・ボチ・き.る・そむ.く・う.つ
- Meaning
- fell; strike; attack; punish
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
伐 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is バツ・ハツ・カ・ボチ・き.る・そむ.く・う.つ and it means fell; strike; attack; punish. 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.
伐 appears in everyday japanese words such as 伐 (strike).
Japanese words containing 伐
Frequently asked questions
What does 伐 mean in Japanese?
伐 means fell; strike; attack; punish in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 伐 read?
伐 is read バツ・ハツ・カ・ボチ・き.る・そむ.く・う.つ. Reading it inside real words — 伐 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 伐 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 伐 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 伐 in a word?
A common word containing 伐 is 伐 (ばつ) — "strike". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 伐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 伐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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