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