JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
泊 — overnight stay
- Reading
- ハク・と.まる・と.める
- Meaning
- overnight stay; put up at; ride at anchor
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
泊 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ハク・と.まる・と.める and it means overnight stay; put up at; ride at anchor. 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.
泊 appears in everyday japanese words such as 泊 (counter for nights of a stay), 宿泊 (lodging) and 泊める (to give shelter to).
Japanese words containing 泊
Frequently asked questions
What does 泊 mean in Japanese?
泊 means overnight stay; put up at; ride at anchor in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 泊 read?
泊 is read ハク・と.まる・と.める. Reading it inside real words — 泊 and 宿泊 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 泊 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 泊 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 泊 in a word?
A common word containing 泊 is 泊 (はく) — "counter for nights of a stay". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 泊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 泊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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