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