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