JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
凡 — commonplace
- Reading
- ボン・ハン・およ.そ・おうよ.そ・すべ.て
- Meaning
- commonplace; ordinary; mediocre
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
凡 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ボン・ハン・およ.そ・おうよ.そ・すべ.て and it means commonplace; ordinary; mediocre. 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.
凡 appears in everyday japanese words such as 凡そ (about), 大凡 (about) and 平凡 (common).
Japanese words containing 凡
Frequently asked questions
What does 凡 mean in Japanese?
凡 means commonplace; ordinary; mediocre in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 凡 read?
凡 is read ボン・ハン・およ.そ・おうよ.そ・すべ.て. Reading it inside real words — 凡そ and 大凡 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 凡 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 凡 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 凡 in a word?
A common word containing 凡 is 凡そ (およそ) — "about". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 凡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 凡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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