JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
把 — grasp
- Reading
- ハ・ワ
- Meaning
- grasp; faggot; bunch; counter for bundles
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
把 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ハ・ワ and it means grasp; faggot; bunch; counter for bundles. 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.
把 appears in everyday japanese words such as 把握 (grasp).
Japanese words containing 把
Frequently asked questions
What does 把 mean in Japanese?
把 means grasp; faggot; bunch; counter for bundles in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 把 read?
把 is read ハ・ワ. Reading it inside real words — 把握 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 把 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 把 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 把 in a word?
A common word containing 把 is 把握 (はあく) — "grasp". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 把 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 把 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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