JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
幣 — cash
- Reading
- ヘイ・ぬさ
- Meaning
- cash; bad habit; humble prefix; gift; Shinto offerings of cloth; rope; cut paper
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
幣 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヘイ・ぬさ and it means cash; bad habit; humble prefix; gift; Shinto offerings of cloth; rope; cut paper. 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.
幣 appears in everyday japanese words such as 貨幣 (money) and 紙幣 (paper money).
Japanese words containing 幣
Frequently asked questions
What does 幣 mean in Japanese?
幣 means cash; bad habit; humble prefix; gift; Shinto offerings of cloth; rope; cut paper in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 幣 read?
幣 is read ヘイ・ぬさ. Reading it inside real words — 貨幣 and 紙幣 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 幣 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 幣 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 幣 in a word?
A common word containing 幣 is 貨幣 (かへい) — "money". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 幣 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 幣 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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