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