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