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