JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
反 — anti-
- Reading
- ハン・ホン・タン・ホ・そ.る・そ.らす・かえ.す・かえ.る・\~かえ.る
- Meaning
- anti-
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
反 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ハン・ホン・タン・ホ・そ.る・そ.らす・かえ.す・かえ.る・\~かえ.る and it means anti-. 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.
反 appears in everyday japanese words such as 反 (roll of cloth), 反り (warp) and 反乱 (insurrection).
Japanese words containing 反
Frequently asked questions
What does 反 mean in Japanese?
反 means anti- in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 反 read?
反 is read ハン・ホン・タン・ホ・そ.る・そ.らす・かえ.す・かえ.る・\~かえ.る. Reading it inside real words — 反 and 反り and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 反 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 反 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 反 in a word?
A common word containing 反 is 反 (たん) — "roll of cloth". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 反 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 反 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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