JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
博 — Dr.
- Reading
- ハク・バク
- Meaning
- Dr.; command; esteem; win acclaim; Ph.D.; exposition; fair
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
博 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ハク・バク and it means Dr.; command; esteem; win acclaim; Ph.D.; exposition; fair. 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.
博 appears in everyday japanese words such as 博士 (doctorate) and 博物館 (museum).
Japanese words containing 博
Frequently asked questions
What does 博 mean in Japanese?
博 means Dr.; command; esteem; win acclaim; Ph.D.; exposition; fair in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 博 read?
博 is read ハク・バク. Reading it inside real words — 博士 and 博物館 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 博 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 博 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 博 in a word?
A common word containing 博 is 博士 (はかせ) — "doctorate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 博 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 博 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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