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