JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
片 — one-sided
- Reading
- ヘン・かた\~・かた
- Meaning
- one-sided; leaf; sheet; right-side kata radical
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
片 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ヘン・かた\~・かた and it means one-sided; leaf; sheet; right-side kata radical. 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.
片 appears in everyday japanese words such as 片言 (a smattering), 鉄片 (iron scraps) and 片道 (one-way).
Japanese words containing 片
Frequently asked questions
What does 片 mean in Japanese?
片 means one-sided; leaf; sheet; right-side kata radical in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 片 read?
片 is read ヘン・かた\~・かた. Reading it inside real words — 片言 and 鉄片 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 片 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 片 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 片 in a word?
A common word containing 片 is 片言 (かたこと) — "a smattering". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 片 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 片 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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