JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
包 — wrap
- Reading
- ホウ・つつ.む・くる.む
- Meaning
- wrap; pack up; cover; conceal
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
包 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ホウ・つつ.む・くる.む and it means wrap; pack up; cover; conceal. 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.
包 appears in everyday japanese words such as 包む (to be engulfed in), 包帯 (bandage) and 包装 (packing).
Japanese words containing 包
Frequently asked questions
What does 包 mean in Japanese?
包 means wrap; pack up; cover; conceal in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 包 read?
包 is read ホウ・つつ.む・くる.む. Reading it inside real words — 包む and 包帯 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 包 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 包 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 包 in a word?
A common word containing 包 is 包む (くるむ) — "to be engulfed in". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 包 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 包 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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