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