JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
倍 — double
- Reading
- バイ
- Meaning
- double; twice; times; fold
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
倍 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is バイ and it means double; twice; times; fold. 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.
倍 appears in everyday japanese words such as 倍 (double) and 倍率 (magnification; ratio).
Japanese words containing 倍
Frequently asked questions
What does 倍 mean in Japanese?
倍 means double; twice; times; fold in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 倍 read?
倍 is read バイ. Reading it inside real words — 倍 and 倍率 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 倍 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 倍 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 倍 in a word?
A common word containing 倍 is 倍 (ばい) — "double". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 倍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 倍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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