JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
盤 — tray
- Reading
- バン
- Meaning
- tray; shallow bowl; platter; tub; board; phonograph record
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
盤 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is バン and it means tray; shallow bowl; platter; tub; board; phonograph record. 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.
盤 appears in everyday japanese words such as 碁盤 (Go board), 地盤 (ground) and 基盤 (foundation).
Japanese words containing 盤
Frequently asked questions
What does 盤 mean in Japanese?
盤 means tray; shallow bowl; platter; tub; board; phonograph record in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 盤 read?
盤 is read バン. Reading it inside real words — 碁盤 and 地盤 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 盤 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 盤 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 盤 in a word?
A common word containing 盤 is 碁盤 (ごばん) — "Go board". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 盤 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 盤 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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