JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
判 — judgement
- Reading
- ハン・バン・わか.る
- Meaning
- judgement; signature; stamp; seal
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
判 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ハン・バン・わか.る and it means judgement; signature; stamp; seal. 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.
判 appears in everyday japanese words such as 判 (size), 判定 (judgement) and 判決 (judicial decision).
Japanese words containing 判
Frequently asked questions
What does 判 mean in Japanese?
判 means judgement; signature; stamp; seal in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 判 read?
判 is read ハン・バン・わか.る. Reading it inside real words — 判 and 判定 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 判 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 判 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 判 in a word?
A common word containing 判 is 判 (ばん) — "size". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 判 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 判 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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