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