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