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