JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
病 — ill
- Reading
- ビョウ・ヘイ・や.む・\~や.み・やまい
- Meaning
- ill; sick
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
病 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ビョウ・ヘイ・や.む・\~や.み・やまい and it means ill; sick. 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.
病 appears in everyday japanese words such as 病 (illness), 病む (to fall ill) and 発病 (attack).
Japanese words containing 病
Frequently asked questions
What does 病 mean in Japanese?
病 means ill; sick in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 病 read?
病 is read ビョウ・ヘイ・や.む・\~や.み・やまい. Reading it inside real words — 病 and 病む and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 病 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 病 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 病 in a word?
A common word containing 病 is 病 (やまい) — "illness". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 病 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 病 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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