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