JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
百 — hundred
- Reading
- ヒャク・ビャク・もも
- Meaning
- hundred
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
百 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ヒャク・ビャク・もも and it means hundred. 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.
百 appears in everyday japanese words such as 百 (hundred), 八百屋 (greengrocer) and 百科事典 (encyclopedia).
Japanese words containing 百
Frequently asked questions
What does 百 mean in Japanese?
百 means hundred in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 百 read?
百 is read ヒャク・ビャク・もも. Reading it inside real words — 百 and 八百屋 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 百 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 百 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 百 in a word?
A common word containing 百 is 百 (ひゃく) — "hundred". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 百 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 百 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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