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