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