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