JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
犯 — crime
- Reading
- ハン・ボン・おか.す
- Meaning
- crime; sin; offense
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
犯 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ハン・ボン・おか.す and it means crime; sin; offense. 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.
犯 appears in everyday japanese words such as 犯す (to commit), 防犯 (prevention of crime) and 犯人 (offender).
Japanese words containing 犯
Frequently asked questions
What does 犯 mean in Japanese?
犯 means crime; sin; offense in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 犯 read?
犯 is read ハン・ボン・おか.す. Reading it inside real words — 犯す and 防犯 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 犯 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 犯 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 犯 in a word?
A common word containing 犯 is 犯す (おかす) — "to commit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 犯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 犯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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