JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
布 — linen
- Reading
- フ・ぬの
- Meaning
- linen; cloth; spread; distribute
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
布 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is フ・ぬの and it means linen; cloth; spread; distribute. 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.
布 appears in everyday japanese words such as 布 (cloth), 布告 (edict) and 布巾 (tea-towel).
Japanese words containing 布
Frequently asked questions
What does 布 mean in Japanese?
布 means linen; cloth; spread; distribute in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 布 read?
布 is read フ・ぬの. Reading it inside real words — 布 and 布告 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 布 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 布 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 布 in a word?
A common word containing 布 is 布 (ぬの) — "cloth". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 布 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 布 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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