JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
普 — universal
- Reading
- フ・あまね.く・あまねし
- Meaning
- universal; wide(ly); generally; Prussia
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
普 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is フ・あまね.く・あまねし and it means universal; wide(ly); generally; Prussia. 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.
普 appears in everyday japanese words such as 普遍 (universality), 普及 (diffusion) and 普段 (usually).
Japanese words containing 普
Frequently asked questions
What does 普 mean in Japanese?
普 means universal; wide(ly); generally; Prussia in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 普 read?
普 is read フ・あまね.く・あまねし. Reading it inside real words — 普遍 and 普及 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 普 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 普 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 普 in a word?
A common word containing 普 is 普遍 (ふへん) — "universality". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 普 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 普 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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