JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
翻 — flip
- Reading
- ホン・ハン・ひるがえ.る・ひるがえ.す
- Meaning
- flip; turn over; wave; flutter; change
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
翻 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ホン・ハン・ひるがえ.る・ひるがえ.す and it means flip; turn over; wave; flutter; change. 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.
翻 appears in everyday japanese words such as 翻訳 (translation).
Japanese words containing 翻
Frequently asked questions
What does 翻 mean in Japanese?
翻 means flip; turn over; wave; flutter; change in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 翻 read?
翻 is read ホン・ハン・ひるがえ.る・ひるがえ.す. Reading it inside real words — 翻訳 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 翻 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 翻 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 翻 in a word?
A common word containing 翻 is 翻訳 (ほんやく) — "translation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 翻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 翻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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