JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
箱 — box
- Reading
- ソウ・はこ
- Meaning
- box; chest; case; bin; railway car
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
箱 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・はこ and it means box; chest; case; bin; railway car. 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.
箱 appears in everyday japanese words such as 箱 (box).
Japanese words containing 箱
Frequently asked questions
What does 箱 mean in Japanese?
箱 means box; chest; case; bin; railway car in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 箱 read?
箱 is read ソウ・はこ. Reading it inside real words — 箱 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 箱 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 箱 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 箱 in a word?
A common word containing 箱 is 箱 (はこ) — "box". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 箱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 箱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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